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 7850558 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 73523432 epoch_slot_no: 342632 block_no: 7850381 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 85945 time: 2022-10-06 20:55:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa0fcff0c680709c2c3cc243824173b153ac89875afc174fd051bed54ba57feBlock Operator
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