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 7867090 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 73862059 epoch_slot_no: 249259 block_no: 7866913 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 67126 time: 2022-10-10 18:59:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00292c1eb29018b57ab610083e04e915cd2f88114f34c1d78cbe9dcf0ac5c1fcBlock Operator
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