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 7887820 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74287164 epoch_slot_no: 242364 block_no: 7887643 slot_leader_id: 4792336 size: 5199 time: 2022-10-15 17:04:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x018edffba3317c49cd759921f7c0a2c598e9287769ca9881562576ec0f208a40Block Operator
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