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 7877705 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74080283 epoch_slot_no: 35483 block_no: 7877528 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 24780 time: 2022-10-13 07:36:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb1b3efea751a3a347800526a6f22843ab0320c11a2040b936e9986831a0ba0Block Operator
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