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 7853411 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73583590 epoch_slot_no: 402790 block_no: 7853234 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 10939 time: 2022-10-07 13:38:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55f4f4648cb8162bec69bef9381f6d2346436adfc9efd5b06344c77c66b4c8d3Block Operator
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