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 7880380 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 74134863 epoch_slot_no: 90063 block_no: 7880203 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 54980 time: 2022-10-13 22:45:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e678bf4316a59b12b2834d6f0484121692356104a1997d8301b4b642e8793e2Block Operator
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