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 7858066 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 73677952 epoch_slot_no: 65152 block_no: 7857889 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88424 time: 2022-10-08 15:50:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x463431afcb154267805d0d6bf526c523c74b436e2110f6e7ee60584e3de979beBlock Operator
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