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 7861040 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73738424 epoch_slot_no: 125624 block_no: 7860863 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 41688 time: 2022-10-09 08:38:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa690603969b78b220badeed319864a7baccc5c497ae7b630d0dea0a1d58bd3ebBlock Operator
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