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 7887643 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 74283537 epoch_slot_no: 238737 block_no: 7887466 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 88239 time: 2022-10-15 16:03:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974727ddad5478b66b665e7f136365bffb377c309b61392cca41f18c4a6076eeBlock Operator
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