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 7861558 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73749861 epoch_slot_no: 137061 block_no: 7861381 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 11881 time: 2022-10-09 11:49:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x589fbc65890517694aebc040b1a432d23bc1f225c736d37da5e8a767cb00c093Block Operator
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