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 7870590 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 73933717 epoch_slot_no: 320917 block_no: 7870413 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 70800 time: 2022-10-11 14:53:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e83182bd65ae3d093e69ec090f1d001ca66b8072542a536a86f6bf2b2b08beBlock Operator
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