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 7858300 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73682946 epoch_slot_no: 70146 block_no: 7858123 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 43258 time: 2022-10-08 17:13:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa317e475259e0f676c253e36901d5fb63f6c58af86fddd354703ad6ebcb80bedBlock Operator
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