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 7862681 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 73772618 epoch_slot_no: 159818 block_no: 7862504 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 83760 time: 2022-10-09 18:08:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08e85e002af633a07dd32982821d03005c6fe8d5f3b90f646d6d2cdf9aa60ecBlock Operator
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