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 7853420 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73583727 epoch_slot_no: 402927 block_no: 7853243 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 27491 time: 2022-10-07 13:40:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73a47eeba04edc3c392f802bcab75e9f52e2cc84eb71a0b2073aafeacf6318edBlock Operator
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