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 7855013 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 73614817 epoch_slot_no: 2017 block_no: 7854836 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 87332 time: 2022-10-07 22:18:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1396f2ba34e1b3428cbebc4f45302dbdc65da588fc9a3a3fe74aabf6a981572cBlock Operator
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