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 7855766 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73630028 epoch_slot_no: 17228 block_no: 7855589 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 24532 time: 2022-10-08 02:31:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f687a3231dfae8bd0f650ac004dde1fbbd57a75d755a86689f7b1d6fe3cd3f0Block Operator
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