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 7899236 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74522371 epoch_slot_no: 45571 block_no: 7899059 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 54313 time: 2022-10-18 10:24:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x931d08827ab24f69968564df0ea268c55bde5cb5162679a933947f3b5896535eBlock Operator
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