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 7870677 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 73935532 epoch_slot_no: 322732 block_no: 7870500 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 85664 time: 2022-10-11 15:23:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ba20ac751083fba3bf1890f1a823298cab04b512fd78797cde9de1fbfec7f0Block Operator
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