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 7835777 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73217509 epoch_slot_no: 36709 block_no: 7835600 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 18412 time: 2022-10-03 07:56:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf01707a534b6fb54a542615a06a9dfb4f64de11158934a57eba3ef166e9943dcBlock Operator
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