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 7892365 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 74381602 epoch_slot_no: 336802 block_no: 7892188 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 85041 time: 2022-10-16 19:18:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb5c37c95df06b3015a7d6dd318f3fb6b6a606d6ee4f29a57dda551753483ddaBlock Operator
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