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 7884153 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 74212779 epoch_slot_no: 167979 block_no: 7883976 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 59888 time: 2022-10-14 20:24:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb1b97b784eb2e2dc905cf3ced504e56f5a1fa87d57c0e972015754dab3179bBlock Operator
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