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 7854173 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 73597858 epoch_slot_no: 417058 block_no: 7853996 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88159 time: 2022-10-07 17:35:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3cccb08ac39a0458d85cd5848b5cb8ec88f5fed8ea98e5d1abc3e59471d95d6Block Operator
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