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 7872084 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73964560 epoch_slot_no: 351760 block_no: 7871907 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 53326 time: 2022-10-11 23:27:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92440b3b4493a0c0df67bc4d9ffa0a628ca1e78be7e5ae5859659a06852a697eBlock Operator
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