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 7899058 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 74518786 epoch_slot_no: 41986 block_no: 7898881 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 85305 time: 2022-10-18 09:24:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1d6826d01bac50b4217ace8cd8186aca004552f3a1b994cf57a6d72181e6c93Block Operator
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