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 7872046 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73963664 epoch_slot_no: 350864 block_no: 7871869 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 8577 time: 2022-10-11 23:12:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87c15f37cbd85daed534f6e77a7445b6458f98fbf885b6fce1de8530af3e4f2bBlock Operator
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