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 7857173 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 73658707 epoch_slot_no: 45907 block_no: 7856996 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 88811 time: 2022-10-08 10:29:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eedfb961058f8db731e03902ed8560510ef2e978646dc3f592ddc5a74ec7290Block Operator
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