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 7862423 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 73767601 epoch_slot_no: 154801 block_no: 7862246 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 87214 time: 2022-10-09 16:44:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16720ade65bd10676577c0f2ad78c23c98b99dc6243aea0d8f99dfce79074fcBlock Operator
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