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 7865139 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73822774 epoch_slot_no: 209974 block_no: 7864962 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 16618 time: 2022-10-10 08:04:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf9744e28462415d6ae138fc920daab87c13b580c8080c46dc29c9790e0e32e3Block Operator
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