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 7859197 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73701849 epoch_slot_no: 89049 block_no: 7859020 slot_leader_id: 7013084 size: 21728 time: 2022-10-08 22:29:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x611be4906aae679cca8b36515064c72b15d2e4483e79022f6efa6b8bc4f73895Block Operator
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