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 7853485 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73585189 epoch_slot_no: 404389 block_no: 7853308 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 47824 time: 2022-10-07 14:04:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a2ac0f8a1cb785cdd3557c0870194deab5dc64d34a8f3f5caa460750748b14fBlock Operator
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