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 7861902 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73756928 epoch_slot_no: 144128 block_no: 7861725 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 12782 time: 2022-10-09 13:46:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9dd8addc9b69044055a08f10f15ed776f46d1fd3d35e0076ca9aa0ab0a7323Block Operator
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