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 7863836 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73796345 epoch_slot_no: 183545 block_no: 7863659 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 15052 time: 2022-10-10 00:43:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4997c231dcdbb9ff8df84b900378ef0472a3d47050e275c391b8ec092dcbb29bBlock Operator
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