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 7883287 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74194973 epoch_slot_no: 150173 block_no: 7883110 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 75660 time: 2022-10-14 15:27:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17504a15a724f04adde74d521ae7e1d2a4635ec9e931824cbf4f214aad72bdd9Block Operator
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