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 7899164 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74520950 epoch_slot_no: 44150 block_no: 7898987 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 38987 time: 2022-10-18 10:00:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e51f384fd81443f5a18b3f57d4ab819bfb9ea9f208f0af685eed804212ddabBlock Operator
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