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 7884753 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74224560 epoch_slot_no: 179760 block_no: 7884576 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 50476 time: 2022-10-14 23:40:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a1b861a0a8e9e1992474d02b6b39bb87b2abc75126c13e6c5449f9c772a620Block Operator
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