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 7861370 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73746264 epoch_slot_no: 133464 block_no: 7861193 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 21042 time: 2022-10-09 10:49:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd887c12370455c4e3790106e14a13f0ffca0eb1e4804cc5f583f7139af709db8Block Operator
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