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 7876481 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 74055182 epoch_slot_no: 10382 block_no: 7876304 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 88626 time: 2022-10-13 00:37:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e86ef99e606f10d662c5035d5529337f9a28e8f1e08dda3b405c4350d8cdf6Block Operator
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