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 7855448 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73623604 epoch_slot_no: 10804 block_no: 7855271 slot_leader_id: 7630734 size: 85170 time: 2022-10-08 00:44:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13cc32a943bf7ac6e6c8ee5f6ab02982d710a3bd086872ec4c4200a1be3c9ce9Block Operator
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