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 7866828 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 73856431 epoch_slot_no: 243631 block_no: 7866651 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 24975 time: 2022-10-10 17:25:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x218190ed70ad498be83ec362b26a6c47da3c522d4b9a217a066ca94119563e4aBlock Operator
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