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 7886527 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 74260245 epoch_slot_no: 215445 block_no: 7886350 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 17838 time: 2022-10-15 09:35:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d7e2eef82b6f27418d9171b11a975379171e1df680c208c0a04644716feb3c8Block Operator
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