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 7858398 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 73685290 epoch_slot_no: 72490 block_no: 7858221 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 88300 time: 2022-10-08 17:53:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26afd1996f5893ab321ec4ed2c658a71cc398f8a918fbf62b0114bd77a8d5fd4Block Operator
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