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 7868459 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73890196 epoch_slot_no: 277396 block_no: 7868282 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 28500 time: 2022-10-11 02:48:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8c8374a01c641f71c3212b04ccf6075a8950be7c73b51126336d443746b9a85Block Operator
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