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 7871795 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73958583 epoch_slot_no: 345783 block_no: 7871618 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 30392 time: 2022-10-11 21:47:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa0f81019a482d97e1bf16f7712265fef8521a6da1a656c6cf1756d4e9f92d4Block Operator
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