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 7865440 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73828848 epoch_slot_no: 216048 block_no: 7865263 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 16193 time: 2022-10-10 09:45:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fc5c445152c80dafa3d5e15563f3adfd9a21819dcdab78d8c879eeb6e41021Block Operator
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