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 7858326 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73683538 epoch_slot_no: 70738 block_no: 7858149 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 55320 time: 2022-10-08 17:23:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe960a490304cf397cc8afcbca073479282373a8f93b7c1db02b12aa1f77a4d4eBlock Operator
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