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 7871490 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73952207 epoch_slot_no: 339407 block_no: 7871313 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 16724 time: 2022-10-11 20:01:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca3f026bd25f8317965ffe357f4f7501784358a06950731343d0f2a5c352fb9Block Operator
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