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 7890447 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 74342817 epoch_slot_no: 298017 block_no: 7890270 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 68019 time: 2022-10-16 08:31:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d13098155aaa4f74e1f79e9a3e6f7e12a12204f6d87a321996c1db66967f46Block Operator
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