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 7861191 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73741847 epoch_slot_no: 129047 block_no: 7861014 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 18634 time: 2022-10-09 09:35:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3042d6d5c37cd96ee4a235a2c603c1031d9e849644aabdb6df412ee6ebcfc21eBlock Operator
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