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 7836430 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73230618 epoch_slot_no: 49818 block_no: 7836253 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 42520 time: 2022-10-03 11:35:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a2a23804a5e7bcf4759e453ee073702f13cfaaeacc2211edc3ada8a49f4af90Block Operator
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