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 7871342 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73949234 epoch_slot_no: 336434 block_no: 7871165 slot_leader_id: 7630734 size: 81766 time: 2022-10-11 19:12:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cf332df63cdb57b92f6603057615302cfaca60445664dcae1b1273745f82a23Block Operator
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