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 7863043 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 73779728 epoch_slot_no: 166928 block_no: 7862866 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 83972 time: 2022-10-09 20:06:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8e08565899d6a54d088736265f89e163e7884d254f8e8bde494436b3e972f4Block Operator
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