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 7889387 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 74321282 epoch_slot_no: 276482 block_no: 7889210 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 52333 time: 2022-10-16 02:32:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80bb3af397ce819280404ef1762ef8e1fa9e460155edd8202a68a483dab44554Block Operator
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