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 7857584 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73668090 epoch_slot_no: 55290 block_no: 7857407 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 39861 time: 2022-10-08 13:06:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7248996fb3486a0c1f61b4b83eeb4c184a63f11543a90d76113e29ccce673bBlock Operator
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