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 7871294 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73948264 epoch_slot_no: 335464 block_no: 7871117 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 18099 time: 2022-10-11 18:55:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x946c5ac9e7f548769b4fdfb0919f7023f40354bb4d38390418a083bf030308ffBlock Operator
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