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 7870467 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73931124 epoch_slot_no: 318324 block_no: 7870290 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 5872 time: 2022-10-11 14:10:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6f69f2870c1eb80e9c6e16fd94a93590799c73fa82e868e14883c80f2ce3ddBlock Operator
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