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 7885586 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 74241020 epoch_slot_no: 196220 block_no: 7885409 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 78541 time: 2022-10-15 04:15:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd2ec2a0135123d29fb2af40000512be0d0cb418c61b0ce9e022ab75328a523aBlock Operator
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