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 7866013 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73840651 epoch_slot_no: 227851 block_no: 7865836 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 13490 time: 2022-10-10 13:02:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e1c690d788f1770f89336d4fc3791ce5fda5e01fe3e1f59f4090453bb700fa1Block Operator
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