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 7872273 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 73968584 epoch_slot_no: 355784 block_no: 7872096 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 61797 time: 2022-10-12 00:34:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x861acd5e8d3cbf1672119d71e989bed66a2d03824a94e764f0e36b504bdfbc19Block Operator
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