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 7891988 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 74373776 epoch_slot_no: 328976 block_no: 7891811 slot_leader_id: 5472928 size: 71317 time: 2022-10-16 17:07:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43742625194f0f6ddb8913b7f4f748fdfe96358c9a46c045f3bc255edfcaf735Block Operator
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