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 7861239 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 73743089 epoch_slot_no: 130289 block_no: 7861062 slot_leader_id: 7376848 size: 88582 time: 2022-10-09 09:56:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0070082ea55706bb206a723d92bb0a462863c0c9964b4f8e98e27728014526b0Block Operator
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