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 7868261 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73885586 epoch_slot_no: 272786 block_no: 7868084 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 5158 time: 2022-10-11 01:31:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee070a3533191ee6b03d1371e73e46d74f8d51c33497572eafb47096594e70e1Block Operator
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