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 7891097 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 74355790 epoch_slot_no: 310990 block_no: 7890920 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 71142 time: 2022-10-16 12:08:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e9f7de32bfb19a5ea69f6aee4a76db0c390c7054482ff5ab78b532febb78fcBlock Operator
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