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 7863615 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73791462 epoch_slot_no: 178662 block_no: 7863438 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 23875 time: 2022-10-09 23:22:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b32d90769638be72782ef168788c6e9a29f511fe38dabad771d6ea07a95625Block Operator
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