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 7870119 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73924423 epoch_slot_no: 311623 block_no: 7869942 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 24447 time: 2022-10-11 12:18:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9843bb459ea5d6296bc27662618811daf7068b1bcd9fe81e71f597d10e54ddBlock Operator
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