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 7893467 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 74403233 epoch_slot_no: 358433 block_no: 7893290 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 8664 time: 2022-10-17 01:18:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c03abba4c8236a52a78b1ea03296432b5a0068f007f5295427532410c8b230Block Operator
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