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 7885489 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 74238870 epoch_slot_no: 194070 block_no: 7885312 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 74368 time: 2022-10-15 03:39:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e38c25f09ed8f05fb837692bc1fa12a96956da4080bbeafbac49d30817c981cBlock Operator
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