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 7872857 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73981046 epoch_slot_no: 368246 block_no: 7872680 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 40338 time: 2022-10-12 04:02:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd95d754eb795af13e9428375dff3de26a3d6337008d71e6443a1614a585c2aeBlock Operator
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