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 7859431 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73706615 epoch_slot_no: 93815 block_no: 7859254 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 37580 time: 2022-10-08 23:48:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5742a0b6deec41ce0ccc3f63aea46fc3e4062f4f36b5799f45f3f34a27bab9b8Block Operator
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