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 7860655 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73730341 epoch_slot_no: 117541 block_no: 7860478 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 9029 time: 2022-10-09 06:23:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc162dbe3f3018d23eedf452544c5453684c20757894929909374681441a33d34Block Operator
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