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 7899894 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 74535806 epoch_slot_no: 59006 block_no: 7899717 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 88857 time: 2022-10-18 14:08:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6075b69a75f3b730954b7d4b9ec7d155b512c4798f6f95e07506b2f672f08108Block Operator
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