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 7858286 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73682730 epoch_slot_no: 69930 block_no: 7858109 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 35413 time: 2022-10-08 17:10:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7475cbac416d425fa5b026771b99841496871cb258a4deb8f5551855bce8b770Block Operator
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