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 7858611 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 73689906 epoch_slot_no: 77106 block_no: 7858434 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 84321 time: 2022-10-08 19:09:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81c5235c54c3ac51c7d172570c8ffa6acb7eeb0a506480bc1a020c03146feb4dBlock Operator
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