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 7869408 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 73910137 epoch_slot_no: 297337 block_no: 7869231 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 33482 time: 2022-10-11 08:20:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c4597d514105ec0d5ebad84cc517cd58fe7a84621c70618f0c62f40fc3a7cbdBlock Operator
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