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 7879972 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 74127075 epoch_slot_no: 82275 block_no: 7879795 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 87812 time: 2022-10-13 20:36:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e247a1db086b13856e453aa9247a712fae894adb193f78cb6c5fae623da71abBlock Operator
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