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 7869862 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 73919508 epoch_slot_no: 306708 block_no: 7869685 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 2011 time: 2022-10-11 10:56:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef5b46ad7adbcaf16c168dc4af487a4c98b784f3c8644dbfa5b5928b8d08e86Block Operator
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