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 7853788 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73590952 epoch_slot_no: 410152 block_no: 7853611 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 26965 time: 2022-10-07 15:40:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30afa66afc4145b6808e6a6310969a2fc3aa62c5c8301981409441f3c72e4c9Block Operator
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