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 7868486 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73890759 epoch_slot_no: 277959 block_no: 7868309 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 34046 time: 2022-10-11 02:57:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bd1e3fdec701ad474640ffb58cea71557d8fca2bb75bb726cfa699713f7718Block Operator
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