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 7865438 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73828815 epoch_slot_no: 216015 block_no: 7865261 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 32561 time: 2022-10-10 09:45:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15319652c009814e7ee40ecdd943b4ea824a31fa25f86fc634f69af34beb4717Block Operator
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