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 7857354 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73662718 epoch_slot_no: 49918 block_no: 7857177 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 22505 time: 2022-10-08 11:36:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3765d2aa762e658df4c1b69388a1018c7409944a381dd5e35132a9ea89f1abfBlock Operator
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