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 7856609 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73647959 epoch_slot_no: 35159 block_no: 7856432 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 24475 time: 2022-10-08 07:30:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636603683380025c0dd31ee55db55a2e9f97e424e232a4bdf2d78d7d5af0dd55Block Operator
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