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 7854281 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 73600405 epoch_slot_no: 419605 block_no: 7854104 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 57471 time: 2022-10-07 18:18:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fbf1224f851a8eb684c328811ccc2d8b5d4777e35a68615193dbcdbef9fdaa4Block Operator
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