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 7872579 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73975108 epoch_slot_no: 362308 block_no: 7872402 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 18877 time: 2022-10-12 02:23:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aeafeb15c670fcd13eec5623d92485b9b5319530df00a1d943c4e18f053c0baBlock Operator
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