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 7857771 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73671705 epoch_slot_no: 58905 block_no: 7857594 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 33016 time: 2022-10-08 14:06:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc306105a238592300ec48ae8916f189092e3c252db89d6ca27cd426a7af12c7bBlock Operator
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