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 7864170 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 73803026 epoch_slot_no: 190226 block_no: 7863993 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 15534 time: 2022-10-10 02:35:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994a50df08c807f3dd8e801705fde7d84ea238f71d49fc0b30e1ea13aa6adf0dBlock Operator
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