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 7873587 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 73996028 epoch_slot_no: 383228 block_no: 7873410 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 62900 time: 2022-10-12 08:11:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62d1331c0336a3ee0e629153552aaecd3118220f26dfe389b76f12bbf00052eBlock Operator
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