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 7859024 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 73698432 epoch_slot_no: 85632 block_no: 7858847 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 64109 time: 2022-10-08 21:32:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440d17a5aed5d2eff7387929c5614ca89a15f4bc246b1fc6222ea3c5b8ae620eBlock Operator
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