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 7886679 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 74263242 epoch_slot_no: 218442 block_no: 7886502 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 41304 time: 2022-10-15 10:25:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3697e8e099017ddb862e264635f2454ff3728871955773fe862a268172239a80Block Operator
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