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 7850227 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73516576 epoch_slot_no: 335776 block_no: 7850050 slot_leader_id: 7673127 size: 28963 time: 2022-10-06 19:01:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf183e382fb77715807e15609558cf4ae460cd9cfd415765dc95d99811e04244dBlock Operator
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