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 7881221 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 74151923 epoch_slot_no: 107123 block_no: 7881044 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 32179 time: 2022-10-14 03:30:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3e748ab9538dfd1eb2cf976f01b3a28427b9b59736d3a5c8ba3f9012226089Block Operator
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