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 7866308 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73846522 epoch_slot_no: 233722 block_no: 7866131 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 19665 time: 2022-10-10 14:40:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dca6e8abaa3f93c93c075c01b49edc82e1fedde18785877500bfef7ee865d9dBlock Operator
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