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 7857395 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73663770 epoch_slot_no: 50970 block_no: 7857218 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 14795 time: 2022-10-08 11:54:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050cedf2abb2c5090e20697340d8fbbe741a5e111047ec5faebd2da9d9ee7a48Block Operator
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