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 7880146 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 74130218 epoch_slot_no: 85418 block_no: 7879969 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 77868 time: 2022-10-13 21:28:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75ed42785656662482bfd6c5c34fd020f7645d7b1e0b2eaf1dcec0892f6419c9Block Operator
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