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 7884767 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 74224866 epoch_slot_no: 180066 block_no: 7884590 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 22243 time: 2022-10-14 23:45:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea812cd0191235a2f310269cb4c9f6108ffa20f94f2be383205e8c3af1c2ee8fBlock Operator
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