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 7889851 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74329962 epoch_slot_no: 285162 block_no: 7889674 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 1732 time: 2022-10-16 04:57:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20d7a890be976280a82e22e03e455f1e0821963ef3ac6c24b67b00727c7547dBlock Operator
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