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 7868918 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 73899513 epoch_slot_no: 286713 block_no: 7868741 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 65627 time: 2022-10-11 05:23:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87dd963dbb6734aff493c6a3d5adc05db131fd90a00842911ec899d5676c3498Block Operator
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