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 7893625 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74406680 epoch_slot_no: 361880 block_no: 7893448 slot_leader_id: 4562285 size: 5926 time: 2022-10-17 02:16:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7140f478d9532bcad2970a65e172e37dc903ca2d8e779bc6f1c15a21a8c16050Block Operator
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