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 7871208 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73946420 epoch_slot_no: 333620 block_no: 7871031 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 7117 time: 2022-10-11 18:25:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x979fcda83d2889e32962725fbc82a44e309226c23dd892f79c0b15d67756259aBlock Operator
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