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 7853301 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 73581315 epoch_slot_no: 400515 block_no: 7853124 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 28051 time: 2022-10-07 13:00:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab3b7b1d638791ca91f8f5f4fe414f726ce415da7aa2d55517e88104201e7b7Block Operator
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