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 7890274 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74339199 epoch_slot_no: 294399 block_no: 7890097 slot_leader_id: 4559683 size: 16873 time: 2022-10-16 07:31:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded6f27a1188df9a8fc0806579f2faeda599ff3c6d3d2e3ed9a5648f1dfcc65cBlock Operator
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