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 7868774 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73896661 epoch_slot_no: 283861 block_no: 7868597 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 17783 time: 2022-10-11 04:35:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0f8f6856fd0cef990fa7c3bcdf19c8268413aebac0bba34981ad2ef744da09Block Operator
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