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 7855164 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 73617942 epoch_slot_no: 5142 block_no: 7854987 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 86746 time: 2022-10-07 23:10:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0db3a26ea7e6d9add874c8e7501b65df6dbef64397847dd86a73e32ec34376d2Block Operator
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