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 7858258 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 73682344 epoch_slot_no: 69544 block_no: 7858081 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 77819 time: 2022-10-08 17:03:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6376a90936b06ea222d50bbf867aa6d1248384d2cae5a1014f859659ed0ade6fBlock Operator
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