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 7860968 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 73736711 epoch_slot_no: 123911 block_no: 7860791 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 363 time: 2022-10-09 08:10:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0598cec5f431c956912da3332cc3b1ac6686a4755bf6bc09209941fc6c1aed84Block Operator
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