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 7858695 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 73691751 epoch_slot_no: 78951 block_no: 7858518 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 86235 time: 2022-10-08 19:40:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8d09988a7f9a4499fae0b87cd48bb50c87a5ef2469d86c8fee22ba47465f1d5Block Operator
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