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 7870340 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73928534 epoch_slot_no: 315734 block_no: 7870163 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 18144 time: 2022-10-11 13:27:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214cdac4ef33e04c730c7b4eff9c24f28e95972a7475428b1441f9607f671b05Block Operator
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