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 7890874 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 74350971 epoch_slot_no: 306171 block_no: 7890697 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 12430 time: 2022-10-16 10:47:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b34b3b8b598ae001952dd8c9b09c7574f882cb3bd4f69a31a0400d30325dcfaBlock Operator
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