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 7870246 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 73926958 epoch_slot_no: 314158 block_no: 7870069 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 58950 time: 2022-10-11 13:00:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf43dec4baac59550e13aae23416220346fc41baa3a4090078ae810930021384dBlock Operator
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