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 7868257 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 73885529 epoch_slot_no: 272729 block_no: 7868080 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 48852 time: 2022-10-11 01:30:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee946083a03600cc9dfff563863d1bd11c37d22d44a84db80379c1799f25a59fBlock Operator
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