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 7860373 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73725060 epoch_slot_no: 112260 block_no: 7860196 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 27359 time: 2022-10-09 04:55:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47bfacd5757cbd60f9a348069076b01baa5153abc7abecc50afb5f3e95c5ed03Block Operator
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