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 7882103 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74170351 epoch_slot_no: 125551 block_no: 7881926 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 14996 time: 2022-10-14 08:37:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb03466e99a9ce9a1fcad10ec39daa3ff40e04a63f2335495e7822ecb0a341578Block Operator
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