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 7836452 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73231259 epoch_slot_no: 50459 block_no: 7836275 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 18106 time: 2022-10-03 11:45:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd812cc77e0630816125ada322e0157e7f0c34cf9a97c11912a83ec4fe2b4dcaBlock Operator
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