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 7887058 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 74271576 epoch_slot_no: 226776 block_no: 7886881 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 87846 time: 2022-10-15 12:44:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d5d4eea16857c658dbebf78053006f7ca1a301b58f5dc2243e60ac2620ae3fcBlock Operator
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