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 7836118 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73224672 epoch_slot_no: 43872 block_no: 7835941 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 38009 time: 2022-10-03 09:56:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x848ec570a40de8f9e3225973ce8149949f88fef04d41454ea5d6e1eea1e7bd0dBlock Operator
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