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 7833137 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 73162052
epoch_slot_no: 413252
block_no: 7832960
slot_leader_id: 4974801
size: 13325
time: 2022-10-02 16:32:23
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x433f8ea253cccb9d2148755dfbe2dc912876fb38908c4f8fe640b49134e56baf
Block Operator
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