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 7877594 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 74077812 epoch_slot_no: 33012 block_no: 7877417 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 37280 time: 2022-10-13 06:55:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b0d41c2ce4dc6013530559a036d91b504c6c9d2a78460a92b6828ed00e15aa3Block Operator
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