A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7898262 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 74502538 epoch_slot_no: 25738 block_no: 7898085 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 88325 time: 2022-10-18 04:53:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3461493ac7cf694bee6800f9748c4680338883eb56510fa2a86aad3e8012306dBlock Operator
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