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 7858596 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 73689500 epoch_slot_no: 76700 block_no: 7858419 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 43456 time: 2022-10-08 19:03:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11583147a7f9d33f1ac9b8bb8d08251722610736e2651851b68a70c9a7d674b7Block Operator
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