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 7852986 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73574609 epoch_slot_no: 393809 block_no: 7852809 slot_leader_id: 7630734 size: 4835 time: 2022-10-07 11:08:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc108821fa3cfb07be262f49981e4203c5346db6e7449d09d4c8ff958856a3cecBlock Operator
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