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 7892277 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 74379715 epoch_slot_no: 334915 block_no: 7892100 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 69246 time: 2022-10-16 18:46:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcff7d05578d9b06c84bf4672ce2b10966717ca87d61c8b025f6c8530a959b648Block Operator
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