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 7858231 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73681640 epoch_slot_no: 68840 block_no: 7858054 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 19006 time: 2022-10-08 16:52:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x833fd4cea9176614f0ad790f50f41957ccb92f59fe595861dde097f244e497c7Block Operator
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