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 7872609 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73975694 epoch_slot_no: 362894 block_no: 7872432 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 39997 time: 2022-10-12 02:33:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496c647b5a6af6ecd5d9ca6c06c104a51f31289390ab4d038242a94934252b1bBlock Operator
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