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 7897286 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 74482276 epoch_slot_no: 5476 block_no: 7897109 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 88602 time: 2022-10-17 23:16:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x387aae71cb51ac50d39c9829c732dbcf47d0c1ec04369e4cc3822c9d09918cf4Block Operator
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