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 7851570 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 73544805 epoch_slot_no: 364005 block_no: 7851393 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 4944 time: 2022-10-07 02:51:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b46b0919ef7726df5b2316f87f80e84a243af65896c56f9b1345fde10e76ebBlock Operator
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