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 7884171 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 74213035 epoch_slot_no: 168235 block_no: 7883994 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 22467 time: 2022-10-14 20:28:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a9a70f031ba50b36d3a7e23a609c37136b9bb73778eae7c1e5130c25cefaf0cBlock Operator
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