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 7872348 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73970275 epoch_slot_no: 357475 block_no: 7872171 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 12076 time: 2022-10-12 01:02:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebd0494b6a75c635e3e234a8f007a9ac6d157c4f12781d23482f0735f988d598Block Operator
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