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 7893355 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 74401331 epoch_slot_no: 356531 block_no: 7893178 slot_leader_id: 5386322 size: 24350 time: 2022-10-17 00:47:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f5ae93075b75635bd5cf5e71a5e1fc123785a94c0d43db68c96c214b8f3171Block Operator
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