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 7872097 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73964881 epoch_slot_no: 352081 block_no: 7871920 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 45115 time: 2022-10-11 23:32:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe86664619d8e95f9010382281a9dbd50ff9e684a8c5a0d1c5af1cbe39bedb4Block Operator
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