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 7858921 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 73696407 epoch_slot_no: 83607 block_no: 7858744 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 87576 time: 2022-10-08 20:58:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6acba264ae4ef1f7ed0dbd167e3926bf24024a4528e180a71d0c312280045438Block Operator
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