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 7885473 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 74238484 epoch_slot_no: 193684 block_no: 7885296 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 44859 time: 2022-10-15 03:32:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2edb855546ca711a555a30b5e29000d3f8fc0ac23ecb5b909ae1aafcffb0c7dBlock Operator
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