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 7869980 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73921972 epoch_slot_no: 309172 block_no: 7869803 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 34672 time: 2022-10-11 11:37:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2f0a8ad4ae8ce0ecdcfe2b5daa5600b9869cb3e70ba5a72ebc950dc4269d01Block Operator
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