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 7899636 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 74530414 epoch_slot_no: 53614 block_no: 7899459 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 85031 time: 2022-10-18 12:38:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x371571228359bcfa41b0c6a72a1a0cc530624c7f88e35c09be253392134f0334Block Operator
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