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 7857889 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 73674163 epoch_slot_no: 61363 block_no: 7857712 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 88789 time: 2022-10-08 14:47:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6490ee356a82fe4f6b788e643b68bc772cc6a2359ce3ca6b6b8e152f03cf1edaBlock Operator
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