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 7880046 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 74128640 epoch_slot_no: 83840 block_no: 7879869 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88582 time: 2022-10-13 21:02:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd30324cc0128dfa3584864960fcf942604d3da3b1dd35515a76b67f025d3f3cBlock Operator
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