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 7888691 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74306045 epoch_slot_no: 261245 block_no: 7888514 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 81729 time: 2022-10-15 22:18:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3655d4aeacec0cb6a1f584f6e1452cdbe0335ffc79052668a87a211ea1381a75Block Operator
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