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 7884202 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 74213910 epoch_slot_no: 169110 block_no: 7884025 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 56585 time: 2022-10-14 20:43:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9915a0a17f46210423c98716d90f3a6ff40041f751d94a708bf0c2ac3f8b8f96Block Operator
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