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 7856352 Details
Epoch: 368Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 73642717
epoch_slot_no: 29917
block_no: 7856175
slot_leader_id: 5023718
size: 60275
time: 2022-10-08 06:03:28
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8f1056023a14fafe184729b6aa998955a9a4ac8e9b349d5cabe2cd78d5756aa7
Block Operator
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