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 7871258 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73947487 epoch_slot_no: 334687 block_no: 7871081 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 2124 time: 2022-10-11 18:42:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8fa95c8c6275b37c2d58feb7f69de8ac6de205b74ecf6949ddbcbb24c24fafBlock Operator
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