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 7881731 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74162692 epoch_slot_no: 117892 block_no: 7881554 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 71396 time: 2022-10-14 06:29:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x310c1f5322783739fbf6c6e64508233f89d73f87975a6280b6f00e570a1bfe0dBlock Operator
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