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 7871316 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73948655 epoch_slot_no: 335855 block_no: 7871139 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 47286 time: 2022-10-11 19:02:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3ed26c28ad39d483fb8d804141a8b3f655d5522b9e0b667538028cb27c1abe7Block Operator
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