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 7861739 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 73753502 epoch_slot_no: 140702 block_no: 7861562 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 67936 time: 2022-10-09 12:49:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e8501c4377bd9db3eddf2e8d350fc6c826c3178b9307d72a5dd22a979a35cfBlock Operator
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