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 7858158 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73679951 epoch_slot_no: 67151 block_no: 7857981 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 29420 time: 2022-10-08 16:24:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2336c0fe81619c77987aae15985f8d2cfad40f2ce757097e5bf501ac5233a9fBlock Operator
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