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 7893704 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 74408399 epoch_slot_no: 363599 block_no: 7893527 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 49771 time: 2022-10-17 02:44:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45fa93804cc11abe4c1f3f3f7237a67ee2383bd47d8aa1b45d9364dd5c065a24Block Operator
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