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 7869079 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73902599 epoch_slot_no: 289799 block_no: 7868902 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 23387 time: 2022-10-11 06:14:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f9fd9a73f08a3c70b93ee9d8a1119b4395c73410858ae39ac458ca88a94a1eBlock Operator
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