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 7836604 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73234575 epoch_slot_no: 53775 block_no: 7836427 slot_leader_id: 7804818 size: 35431 time: 2022-10-03 12:41:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e2f2f40e2953691144739815aef91f9c3a5c42156220104a0cafd5e7019b0bfBlock Operator
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