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 7873682 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73997473 epoch_slot_no: 384673 block_no: 7873505 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 2487 time: 2022-10-12 08:36:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb139d102a79385f591fe7935c85386e980dde9dbc81b23f35ce6061a89ac53c2Block Operator
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