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 7885784 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 74244949 epoch_slot_no: 200149 block_no: 7885607 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 10565 time: 2022-10-15 05:20:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc32f5d346e4dafedc3f27fbf64e74efba9ab7a93fce5fb8dd7e8b584b10290f0Block Operator
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