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 7878472 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 74095679 epoch_slot_no: 50879 block_no: 7878295 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 45056 time: 2022-10-13 11:52:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12f2d15b751fed4f1ec52100c9d02e93ff62259f874766b91cd094a0b6969c79Block Operator
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