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 7858371 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73684578 epoch_slot_no: 71778 block_no: 7858194 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 56577 time: 2022-10-08 17:41:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73004bbf51df77cee941bf515ea111055458416931d52b0b4eba6d84b1f66a72Block Operator
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