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 7871610 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 73954535 epoch_slot_no: 341735 block_no: 7871433 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 86267 time: 2022-10-11 20:40:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x768b12bc4b2eb8a53866a525f78694a2abb483bc1dda50b9e0f2498fc43dc0b0Block Operator
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