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 7864874 Details
Epoch: 368Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 73817770
epoch_slot_no: 204970
block_no: 7864697
slot_leader_id: 7089051
size: 20272
time: 2022-10-10 06:41:01
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf631f323abc9f93408690008edc114634d4527c8c8d6d0d461d0611c287e8fb6
Block Operator
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