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 7862885 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 73776869 epoch_slot_no: 164069 block_no: 7862708 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 79803 time: 2022-10-09 19:19:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd91c441989d31a0d309d93330c23ba8d7cf402d5c29b1f3b6d43b7a68550eeBlock Operator
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