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 7857641 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73669253 epoch_slot_no: 56453 block_no: 7857464 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 54917 time: 2022-10-08 13:25:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e4d79d72bb42f81ed7ec9857f2534c7ce41590a6dcfe3dd955d0ccedd92ba7Block Operator
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