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 7831955 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73138081 epoch_slot_no: 389281 block_no: 7831778 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 57079 time: 2022-10-02 09:52:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf241b5cd6a708a803e76c1596ffdcfc05c88253ee675303b8d8a748be098039Block Operator
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