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 7898778 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74513324 epoch_slot_no: 36524 block_no: 7898601 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 56741 time: 2022-10-18 07:53:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e23ac113f109df9fab18f3afa0e6cb48bc03e16827fe511969e9ce30a0a49bBlock Operator
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