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 7852363 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 73561856 epoch_slot_no: 381056 block_no: 7852186 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 35027 time: 2022-10-07 07:35:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481fb05c3d2c5f1bc269f9547c1a6fde0a309a3016b5332633ead7e60fc55ec4Block Operator
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