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 7836438 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 73230831 epoch_slot_no: 50031 block_no: 7836261 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 57582 time: 2022-10-03 11:38:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28df85d176acf39b46ec9afe73f1c19ec6510013485ae69fc12331fd21692dceBlock Operator
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