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 7878662 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 74099796 epoch_slot_no: 54996 block_no: 7878485 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 84104 time: 2022-10-13 13:01:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x876f24a8c73d5cb3f2147ec7f65a70c12c1cb9c0d9162950733308a338f39c77Block Operator
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