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 7877335 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 74072303 epoch_slot_no: 27503 block_no: 7877158 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 8765 time: 2022-10-13 05:23:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cbaa29466331b7ab4d7475925d822d699c2618a357be92c9d5d7020d31c11eeBlock Operator
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