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 7857431 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73664626 epoch_slot_no: 51826 block_no: 7857254 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 8072 time: 2022-10-08 12:08:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fadfd17ccf52d298d1292588adf78abad17eaff0dbbdd598b20d5d564dd021aBlock Operator
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