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 7884349 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 74216484 epoch_slot_no: 171684 block_no: 7884172 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 8460 time: 2022-10-14 21:26:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1573dc0ea362c375e5cbb60e7d31b955ef70002ca9308dc922f8a5b3ed779cdfBlock Operator
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