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 7858697 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73691773 epoch_slot_no: 78973 block_no: 7858520 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 13072 time: 2022-10-08 19:41:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176a7564e3592b4709bc1d46e0f62dc08f3c1c580b5fd965f58461231f1739bfBlock Operator
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