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 7869651 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73914963 epoch_slot_no: 302163 block_no: 7869474 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 3994 time: 2022-10-11 09:40:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9367505e7196b39cd523f999dd44c3b7c40b92ad82b9243fdfc6ea68befdcbb3Block Operator
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