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 7885522 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74239571 epoch_slot_no: 194771 block_no: 7885345 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 24131 time: 2022-10-15 03:51:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02031ddcb283128c1ccaeff9048b36ef15df6161c7f82f8771bf854179774ac1Block Operator
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