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 7870040 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73923104 epoch_slot_no: 310304 block_no: 7869863 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 7469 time: 2022-10-11 11:56:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98b9167b78c6833defc620559c99ee0c38b6a09e91795ed6c638f46fa172f22eBlock Operator
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