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 7859696 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 73711759 epoch_slot_no: 98959 block_no: 7859519 slot_leader_id: 7857099 size: 59788 time: 2022-10-09 01:14:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674630d09dbb5ad39870b81cafd62f6adcbb01fd8e258026513c1cb147731fd6Block Operator
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