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 7871894 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 73960741 epoch_slot_no: 347941 block_no: 7871717 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 29189 time: 2022-10-11 22:23:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a6f1108aa05c536bd5af9a837c5e611eca02376dd79e41da8f81c4ecc5f827Block Operator
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