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 7885424 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74237459 epoch_slot_no: 192659 block_no: 7885247 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 2080 time: 2022-10-15 03:15:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0270b577c97c0d136605b6b03982e19f66cd7bd73e6f1ba254b8bfb97e5b8bccBlock Operator
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