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 7873423 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73992937 epoch_slot_no: 380137 block_no: 7873246 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 8745 time: 2022-10-12 07:20:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff273e7b1cb444113f4adf185302ff0cd4dae90e9ae61568a5c30b32da635fcBlock Operator
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