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 7888988 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74312653 epoch_slot_no: 267853 block_no: 7888811 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 81180 time: 2022-10-16 00:09:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0016a617c2069d6e21fe139950e45a3ec5560a0e8c21478af4d17e958559b7dBlock Operator
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