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 7857525 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73666962 epoch_slot_no: 54162 block_no: 7857348 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 12140 time: 2022-10-08 12:47:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec7de8be5752e73906e8bf31e3d9eefcd40657ad217ef219fd3d1f2c49d84d8bBlock Operator
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