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 7872603 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73975549 epoch_slot_no: 362749 block_no: 7872426 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 49905 time: 2022-10-12 02:30:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0398fb191312cec2ad6eec14dffa994156bbb38786dfa39066f512fd76e3018Block Operator
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