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 7887566 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 74281977 epoch_slot_no: 237177 block_no: 7887389 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 39029 time: 2022-10-15 15:37:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2469e445426e78f14f7d9c4e6917a31721781a19e896da7820bd2af60e28f81Block Operator
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