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 7899064 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74518889 epoch_slot_no: 42089 block_no: 7898887 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 50509 time: 2022-10-18 09:26:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaad3620a6a71eb18057daf8bdd13812011e0e01c9e1407b1fc77c9382d6757a7Block Operator
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