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 7872897 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73981876 epoch_slot_no: 369076 block_no: 7872720 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 5495 time: 2022-10-12 04:16:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ebbd7622cf7fe8b7919160f071a1cb39cf3b6c1da88a006096e8fed8cd92931Block Operator
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