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 7887024 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 74270644 epoch_slot_no: 225844 block_no: 7886847 slot_leader_id: 5152386 size: 88598 time: 2022-10-15 12:28:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71c0b99f1b31173beca74e5305e7319b1cf8f7a8da580d4e10441c06db2a002Block Operator
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