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 7893132 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 74396657 epoch_slot_no: 351857 block_no: 7892955 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 86979 time: 2022-10-16 23:29:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6af91fbc2448c2adde5b1ff0ddd7ee404082027fe82dba13eed82a2f621c92Block Operator
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