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 7898650 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74510958 epoch_slot_no: 34158 block_no: 7898473 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 30791 time: 2022-10-18 07:14:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f7da1aaf138f05b534a3322ec56bfa384741101970d5678c3eb2067967fb4dBlock Operator
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