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 7835478 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73210780 epoch_slot_no: 29980 block_no: 7835301 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 14639 time: 2022-10-03 06:04:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb759f9f30296429db9fdaa2ee20896bad41f65d1a54730fb03bced7c27bd11cBlock Operator
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