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 7893486 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 74403630 epoch_slot_no: 358830 block_no: 7893309 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 22386 time: 2022-10-17 01:25:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf06a8912998f0d01e3520766689b8628cf4a26999cb5b93cf620ee5147b48c6Block Operator
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