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 7888925 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74311174 epoch_slot_no: 266374 block_no: 7888748 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 87191 time: 2022-10-15 23:44:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5bc53bb1b7a0b6852c5050646176e53aaaf072f1b897ed44d7d27f25fe4afd4Block Operator
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