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 7893762 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74409581 epoch_slot_no: 364781 block_no: 7893585 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 18053 time: 2022-10-17 03:04:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1021e2962d7735ed6edf5e9ffdcb7ee2ee1788ef1844e7730d9f691abca3d4e4Block Operator
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