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 7863171 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73782342 epoch_slot_no: 169542 block_no: 7862994 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 43072 time: 2022-10-09 20:50:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b932f299430ad0e4e37e2bd3a5803ecd326a21e0c4ad75aa1051b12df6952f1Block Operator
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