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 7854250 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 73599684 epoch_slot_no: 418884 block_no: 7854073 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 31559 time: 2022-10-07 18:06:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc444b32c31839d1bae01ff6a1a7bae8e92353bb5006d1409b6d69272d5e570d1Block Operator
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