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 7880389 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74134976 epoch_slot_no: 90176 block_no: 7880212 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 43140 time: 2022-10-13 22:47:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x522aed23f5b904fe422f1586302b9535d4b2cf6604d8b708e69fff23072867bfBlock Operator
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