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 7850292 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73517996 epoch_slot_no: 337196 block_no: 7850115 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 25227 time: 2022-10-06 19:24:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf663f2666e4bba081bd8c8fb454c84075f85dbb80c77765f02f4f94a9cfff3Block Operator
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