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 7863260 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73784231 epoch_slot_no: 171431 block_no: 7863083 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 27929 time: 2022-10-09 21:22:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9687f254b9e4c6f318005818d7a02303f280df5fa661b5ac1f551b4aaa8f197bBlock Operator
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