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 7836900 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73240390 epoch_slot_no: 59590 block_no: 7836723 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 29502 time: 2022-10-03 14:18:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebd5758fb06c074a71b56aa21095f3f3e4aad2ae5457f55cab29571ed053a4f3Block Operator
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