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 7891134 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74356438 epoch_slot_no: 311638 block_no: 7890957 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 20660 time: 2022-10-16 12:18:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d53e10ae9240ddb680e0f73c2606dcd49b5b6978d9d68d6af5894596564d0a5Block Operator
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