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 7858168 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73680340 epoch_slot_no: 67540 block_no: 7857991 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 64310 time: 2022-10-08 16:30:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e595a3a241f1d54cba0dea6f1ae96ab2d661aa25e7a8754f04966681b2ab7a6Block Operator
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