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 7883775 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 74205000 epoch_slot_no: 160200 block_no: 7883598 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 18418 time: 2022-10-14 18:14:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ef0adf8616b333041aee1e3c19259ae814f4043ae4b8717f7b8b19c9b70dd3Block Operator
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