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 7875215 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 74028824 epoch_slot_no: 416024 block_no: 7875038 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 88919 time: 2022-10-12 17:18:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68434684ca3b4b68bd3318d554cd08b75db1d6243ba2d5cecaa3e5d51ad5010fBlock Operator
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