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 7870311 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 73928103 epoch_slot_no: 315303 block_no: 7870134 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 84792 time: 2022-10-11 13:19:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f7f2735fedb955d466c31e66f759aa39c70cd2938585f09ea51cad74dba973Block Operator
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