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 7877421 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74074261 epoch_slot_no: 29461 block_no: 7877244 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 14379 time: 2022-10-13 05:55:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6302ba119bcb294ee3de43f6c64f29ac3f8091f3e5fcb62f932def8d74d858a3Block Operator
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