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 7867221 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 73864644 epoch_slot_no: 251844 block_no: 7867044 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 86387 time: 2022-10-10 19:42:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdefe25ebc5784e32e381dee108daefc08023e2897639bc35bd8d568defed66e7Block Operator
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