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 7885174 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 74232575 epoch_slot_no: 187775 block_no: 7884997 slot_leader_id: 7044165 size: 49745 time: 2022-10-15 01:54:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f27d1b4c0099f85ccf2dae0cd456da7cce375eb4de85c467b324558da243efbBlock Operator
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