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 7869558 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 73913073 epoch_slot_no: 300273 block_no: 7869381 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 920 time: 2022-10-11 09:09:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90bdd8abc9ceb4059241a11c9453d28032721d4d03ed94006acc93a96e5416dbBlock Operator
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