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 7850623 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 73524705 epoch_slot_no: 343905 block_no: 7850446 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 88462 time: 2022-10-06 21:16:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86625d10a8c2274204d8b910e1038aa36c456048c3c80c53f6ead85992d190aeBlock Operator
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