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 7883176 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 74192261 epoch_slot_no: 147461 block_no: 7882999 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 57461 time: 2022-10-14 14:42:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2009d160f4cb3c3613fa5f58d354e6a2249650d4d7764eddc8c14c774a4541d4Block Operator
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