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 7871919 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73961209 epoch_slot_no: 348409 block_no: 7871742 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 28325 time: 2022-10-11 22:31:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5793a4da0a782a4f9cb8dfad25e596d43fa228b556f3b570b0b914a25f4635a2Block Operator
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