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 7862685 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 73772719 epoch_slot_no: 159919 block_no: 7862508 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 50773 time: 2022-10-09 18:10:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeed346a336b1b85800645f6e13bfb0dd639fd5850404b3d77f83f7c4a2826901Block Operator
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