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 7836651 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 73235518 epoch_slot_no: 54718 block_no: 7836474 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 80774 time: 2022-10-03 12:56:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3dda7c12eb36657a05df9ac1268c683a7b082b3b133a5eed4dec63b721220aBlock Operator
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