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 7834280 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 73186533
epoch_slot_no: 5733
block_no: 7834103
slot_leader_id: 5063871
size: 25260
time: 2022-10-02 23:20:24
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x40233a43287902013474150b29297d979c5fc82f0554be581ec95cb827b5b6ae
Block Operator
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