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 7869954 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 73921332 epoch_slot_no: 308532 block_no: 7869777 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 2437 time: 2022-10-11 11:27:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ee07ef1c9f14042309ea346f5b110316eac34c3de0043bc8cd075a49522fc5Block Operator
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