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 7869157 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73904398 epoch_slot_no: 291598 block_no: 7868980 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 23986 time: 2022-10-11 06:44:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5995e315ebf80bbbf3dfa4243b7a4d417e1c4f0d9a94adec7c0627fb8411f5Block Operator
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