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 7850914 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73530843 epoch_slot_no: 350043 block_no: 7850737 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 30578 time: 2022-10-06 22:58:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120de4d20a4fe48cf677a642478edfb0bd84fb18431bd46ce3be6038e70bd8cdBlock Operator
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