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 7876626 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 74058268 epoch_slot_no: 13468 block_no: 7876449 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 63674 time: 2022-10-13 01:29:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e776bf6c49f7b4c2473a87d4dbd2cecd0923a20e7dec2948c97d5a5acce2d90Block Operator
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