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 7890663 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74346601 epoch_slot_no: 301801 block_no: 7890486 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 13301 time: 2022-10-16 09:34:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c11026d12e190f5cb3502aac34648e11dc73563e4b69327ed50d38a05c61388Block Operator
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