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 7857011 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73655298 epoch_slot_no: 42498 block_no: 7856834 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 21057 time: 2022-10-08 09:33:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2d6b55e2ade6ad2488b7a057880653101f57fec5c27499f293dbdc9ae5ac1fdBlock Operator
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