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 7850319 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73518592 epoch_slot_no: 337792 block_no: 7850142 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 43911 time: 2022-10-06 19:34:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f360cd89e7722e5fc89e7ed0c0774d7d5efe03132295de324e76a5e6528d87Block Operator
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