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 7893954 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 74413261 epoch_slot_no: 368461 block_no: 7893777 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 4813 time: 2022-10-17 04:05:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a3cf506ce000e42ae5bf96297a61ce97709f636420e9384e2aa068ef36076cBlock Operator
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