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 7861969 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73758533 epoch_slot_no: 145733 block_no: 7861792 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 36568 time: 2022-10-09 14:13:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa797cb67e5b61797b894f8e5cdd1802e5afc7de7933722a8d1f977176da6a456Block Operator
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