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 7869397 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 73909846 epoch_slot_no: 297046 block_no: 7869220 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 85011 time: 2022-10-11 08:15:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6d7c8ae9a8224266f0de219099abf0c8dc5c6117d9903291a15f26b82efd87aBlock Operator
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