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 7884045 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 74210665 epoch_slot_no: 165865 block_no: 7883868 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 80648 time: 2022-10-14 19:49:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ba735611a743d8d14fcbb66bd5ca7054c755c0fbdb07f2f68c4447be22e7c3cBlock Operator
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