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 7871988 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73962710 epoch_slot_no: 349910 block_no: 7871811 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 2092 time: 2022-10-11 22:56:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846b7a995561f3185ad46f6e9f695f04d8f7ec0241e483df5b5ecc0349a02d8bBlock Operator
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