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 7856049 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73635966 epoch_slot_no: 23166 block_no: 7855872 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 18066 time: 2022-10-08 04:10:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82abaef09f1ea892e79c59ce4b98cd1105299aa11646888ec4f9955847b972f6Block Operator
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