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 7887436 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74279159 epoch_slot_no: 234359 block_no: 7887259 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 3089 time: 2022-10-15 14:50:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62d05ceed0a3906a561880c10945b93fe185476a6aa649968150eb809188779Block Operator
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