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 7881714 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74162230 epoch_slot_no: 117430 block_no: 7881537 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 6517 time: 2022-10-14 06:22:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe80c1f91cae021b05167ece30be8ff889a2d6a61f5eb1f4eb836cfa80142c38eBlock Operator
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