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 7866107 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73842475 epoch_slot_no: 229675 block_no: 7865930 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 32557 time: 2022-10-10 13:32:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09987e360c7c0a3471474698e87c5019a3ee4728270ce19764c8fc2a825448dBlock Operator
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