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 7851734 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 73548162 epoch_slot_no: 367362 block_no: 7851557 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 68265 time: 2022-10-07 03:47:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346edcbbdb9fc5f0df3f6cbb7072a6e75703af6761a5078993b8c993efc1a730Block Operator
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