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 7870895 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73939870 epoch_slot_no: 327070 block_no: 7870718 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 35372 time: 2022-10-11 16:36:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb02929a6e7bb9057193ffeb54e8cf4fb58d78d58c48f9d9d3d7b855422756b0Block Operator
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