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 7854868 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73612166 epoch_slot_no: 431366 block_no: 7854691 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 19785 time: 2022-10-07 21:34:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4afcfe313b09b31f26bd343ada694f3a12e66e50f6b8deaed9510df3f0fed56aBlock Operator
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