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 7867198 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 73864140 epoch_slot_no: 251340 block_no: 7867021 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 80918 time: 2022-10-10 19:33:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7db97f524b62b29ded4a5be548f28a19670c26d34192eabcdcd91b48d883bc0Block Operator
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