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 7877885 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 74083430 epoch_slot_no: 38630 block_no: 7877708 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 25288 time: 2022-10-13 08:28:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb745b6e27bf89c6ffd360231457890d77f6fa94689831fceb9b4f7a61a5aa9e3Block Operator
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