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 7850035 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73512839 epoch_slot_no: 332039 block_no: 7849858 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 17669 time: 2022-10-06 17:58:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725eb0410585e209889eaa3e52ec28199951e232786a9d272c7e401b3c5cdd36Block Operator
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