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 7835755 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 73216976 epoch_slot_no: 36176 block_no: 7835578 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 84095 time: 2022-10-03 07:47:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29dc40726a9d1550a6d36286a29a10fc22cf4a9046544bb5f6c88fd549dc9b5Block Operator
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