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 7873067 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73985493 epoch_slot_no: 372693 block_no: 7872890 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 28286 time: 2022-10-12 05:16:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc166d8ba56f437e74e1289c45d7b9655a06a1e2b335c3f48e880caf21e750a2aBlock Operator
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