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 7898866 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74515094 epoch_slot_no: 38294 block_no: 7898689 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 16285 time: 2022-10-18 08:23:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xced9250e9da680d8c5a82b0bef77805e424c19ddd0a4425ed3b9be041d371cdeBlock Operator
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