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 7888615 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74304506 epoch_slot_no: 259706 block_no: 7888438 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 32451 time: 2022-10-15 21:53:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91c7c064654bf1e0f6e017f3e591ac770abd9cd90c9a35bebc4ce91f7e67a7cBlock Operator
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