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 7868539 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73891713 epoch_slot_no: 278913 block_no: 7868362 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 4111 time: 2022-10-11 03:13:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd4d49187067f04c7c5bba59bd019e81e30e7a3bcf39c83948ea95f40f36e08bBlock Operator
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