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 7869374 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73909100 epoch_slot_no: 296300 block_no: 7869197 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 44701 time: 2022-10-11 08:03:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc7c81733db5c3206cc03863bac4ca6fbe674c1da45c56a38c73e51b1c0e04fBlock Operator
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