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 7899015 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 74517839 epoch_slot_no: 41039 block_no: 7898838 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 82400 time: 2022-10-18 09:08:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8208a2e3b90eaa80be0b989ea0f91f065315a57a9bdf215a143b1268894b01eeBlock Operator
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