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 7868771 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73896604 epoch_slot_no: 283804 block_no: 7868594 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 25299 time: 2022-10-11 04:34:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62d3045d7c3ea34c5e41bb541e7bb98caebbaad5aebc3ef3cb20cd49541438deBlock Operator
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