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 7899146 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 74520444 epoch_slot_no: 43644 block_no: 7898969 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 78454 time: 2022-10-18 09:52:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa7cb6842c01f1bf3293efc3c5198ee0c06469d9501fca304803b6f12f1ef70aBlock Operator
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