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 7855636 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73627293 epoch_slot_no: 14493 block_no: 7855459 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 79811 time: 2022-10-08 01:46:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37edd7baa192e46c50451e07fdd0c001dc4979e7595ffec7c91d8f3a25afcdaBlock Operator
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