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 7868522 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 73891446 epoch_slot_no: 278646 block_no: 7868345 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 72182 time: 2022-10-11 03:08:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072ae5d7e38a20e30ced068d876048219161a73140a1303c400c122a896fda44Block Operator
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