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 7893340 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 74400958 epoch_slot_no: 356158 block_no: 7893163 slot_leader_id: 5386322 size: 25842 time: 2022-10-17 00:40:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x928694cf4395aeed79a7dacede18f19ed830dea7b890e96ded54623f74271a01Block Operator
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