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 7868473 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73890554 epoch_slot_no: 277754 block_no: 7868296 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 34211 time: 2022-10-11 02:54:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc228bb676a04d43ca1870c7d0e3b512e35bfba6bdcdbd031168957215b47612Block Operator
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