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 7871717 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73956884 epoch_slot_no: 344084 block_no: 7871540 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 19772 time: 2022-10-11 21:19:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5692cdff5fa0d1b010f29f4222ffbd3cf69909e7ed307790d5093a5373e6f9Block Operator
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