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 7857093 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 73657066 epoch_slot_no: 44266 block_no: 7856916 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 53941 time: 2022-10-08 10:02:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd65a62ee058e2031061de2901095f625284201f337c916998b9d2513ce7b479dBlock Operator
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