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 7834403 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 73189339 epoch_slot_no: 8539 block_no: 7834226 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 86446 time: 2022-10-03 00:07:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab43ffc26733020e6941af1e691e64654ee8cd36877a7f176d4c2bec49bf1c1eBlock Operator
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