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 7858449 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73686226 epoch_slot_no: 73426 block_no: 7858272 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 3606 time: 2022-10-08 18:08:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403d37417eac1daa228bf7ab5e7968016d3cc012351ba30dbee95d9c458d88e2Block Operator
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