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 7857048 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73656064 epoch_slot_no: 43264 block_no: 7856871 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 41590 time: 2022-10-08 09:45:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8a1af55376418c86766e94fc1fb6d9ce08826bb3fe7b94d988dd1a6f9cbb61Block Operator
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