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 7857513 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73666732 epoch_slot_no: 53932 block_no: 7857336 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 27172 time: 2022-10-08 12:43:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb21f852dee744774f435d0347c9c7c683263e5de75328281615a0242aafe1792Block Operator
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