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 7862635 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73771637 epoch_slot_no: 158837 block_no: 7862458 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 31805 time: 2022-10-09 17:52:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1fc65cb4040cad4143061642e278e91255130227eedae921ba97ba6d6a9597dBlock Operator
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