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 7862566 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73770286 epoch_slot_no: 157486 block_no: 7862389 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 31816 time: 2022-10-09 17:29:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4a1af02a9044514cacfb5ecfe2f54ea101a62f7cd6c1496c18b42b243cd65aBlock Operator
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