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 7857482 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 73665786 epoch_slot_no: 52986 block_no: 7857305 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 88455 time: 2022-10-08 12:27:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe874451bd49d4fb17e6988aff07472d18d76b46692357176a846471533614c9bBlock Operator
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