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 7867988 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 73880948 epoch_slot_no: 268148 block_no: 7867811 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 86226 time: 2022-10-11 00:13:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9415e9137de2a5e37964877561118cd9ec60be6dae4411e44e3557f866d7608bBlock Operator
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