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 7857984 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73676183 epoch_slot_no: 63383 block_no: 7857807 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 12463 time: 2022-10-08 15:21:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394a8f587298e1c0f31df418ede1e7f03a21163b1a149f6f1e6ce06b57deb61eBlock Operator
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