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 7880014 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 74127834 epoch_slot_no: 83034 block_no: 7879837 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 38133 time: 2022-10-13 20:48:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x436a06b47ec9d9ee7b263d4d33717bd55c28d78a5faa1fd1418796bf59e2aa40Block Operator
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