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 7858985 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 73697568 epoch_slot_no: 84768 block_no: 7858808 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 86465 time: 2022-10-08 21:17:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db440b72fd365d725a74d1dafbca7ae24b8c66a0a5edc32611788032ab61c3bBlock Operator
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