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 7851815 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 73550084 epoch_slot_no: 369284 block_no: 7851638 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 78350 time: 2022-10-07 04:19:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd17256162d3be0d48c9b65f7e4fce1cdae01f14a3807da93dfc18415ac08c576Block Operator
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