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 7869578 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 73913571 epoch_slot_no: 300771 block_no: 7869401 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 60457 time: 2022-10-11 09:17:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea99899d67660b779bdead85d4975ca7aa61c7a8039c012286308c7016e0eaeBlock Operator
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