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 7836347 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 73228986 epoch_slot_no: 48186 block_no: 7836170 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 49704 time: 2022-10-03 11:07:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb575076e2a7fbc15916a9ee1a75fbd77beafa6f2bbacc6799814eb401ac4b10Block Operator
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