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 7872709 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73977887 epoch_slot_no: 365087 block_no: 7872532 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 15631 time: 2022-10-12 03:09:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8caf5dccdba8c4f5e657c6ce6d21b772ebf2de183435af25d9be04fa9916ac57Block Operator
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