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 7873700 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73997760 epoch_slot_no: 384960 block_no: 7873523 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 12402 time: 2022-10-12 08:40:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3475b93a77bf617f129b2122d9927e0c3d75bac4ab6e9feffc6b07f23929dcBlock Operator
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