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 7868538 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73891700 epoch_slot_no: 278900 block_no: 7868361 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 9181 time: 2022-10-11 03:13:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be556e3ba9b9db5d1cdadb22aa1b337e81eae17b998cad640fe5b51cd4c23deBlock Operator
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