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 7856994 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73655051 epoch_slot_no: 42251 block_no: 7856817 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 23695 time: 2022-10-08 09:29:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7242e2ec7cdc778c250af5c9c95c0a5de26d804a8a5649095d31f74061258ddfBlock Operator
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