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 7868394 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73888433 epoch_slot_no: 275633 block_no: 7868217 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 43262 time: 2022-10-11 02:18:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7287867f85d8aa0a0d6fe885feacb6d2fdd3691cb80c007fe00b4381f2237eBlock Operator
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