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 7871716 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73956877 epoch_slot_no: 344077 block_no: 7871539 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 8334 time: 2022-10-11 21:19:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a63a1d1c68f87d576216709fb8a4c60871a4713f705b59b3ebb5ae94aa4cc6Block Operator
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