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 7879923 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 74126153 epoch_slot_no: 81353 block_no: 7879746 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 60435 time: 2022-10-13 20:20:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bf9088723973b697306549436d3e5abf8ff01489d2f793940b17922603310d7Block Operator
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