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 7868304 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 73886620 epoch_slot_no: 273820 block_no: 7868127 slot_leader_id: 5875070 size: 62218 time: 2022-10-11 01:48:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40af90eda3150d271177b84f5b7e0dae5518a1ef7564c950377161aace8f672dBlock Operator
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