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 7853447 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73584326 epoch_slot_no: 403526 block_no: 7853270 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 36870 time: 2022-10-07 13:50:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x295273b847e41e745547278549f1321e18625204dd8fb009e416054a78137a0aBlock Operator
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