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 7858481 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 73686989 epoch_slot_no: 74189 block_no: 7858304 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 87452 time: 2022-10-08 18:21:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1edc90f9c539170b011d6ffaf9b305c4d650b4cd6f3bbba807a5b23d18ce6cefBlock Operator
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