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 7884070 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 74211173 epoch_slot_no: 166373 block_no: 7883893 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 54139 time: 2022-10-14 19:57:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce0e9cb32885700e71f2e3d691bfe84bb96e513685d793398aede14ce7ab8d3Block Operator
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