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 7885969 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74248824 epoch_slot_no: 204024 block_no: 7885792 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 32606 time: 2022-10-15 06:25:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df7e4d12b8f02488b01716415370263f9b8f14366f775c04f532c544a3b5eccBlock Operator
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