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 7865900 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73838365 epoch_slot_no: 225565 block_no: 7865723 slot_leader_id: 7865900 size: 19424 time: 2022-10-10 12:24:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebf44a38bc5eac537295276af21288dea0ae3f3db1b6e0b1f3857a9af580898bBlock Operator
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