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 7855640 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73627381 epoch_slot_no: 14581 block_no: 7855463 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 54065 time: 2022-10-08 01:47:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ed497f4be35db6ed4d43c24ae0e018cc56a5bac5b33f572eb3a06286551bb1Block Operator
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