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 7837173 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 73246655 epoch_slot_no: 65855 block_no: 7836996 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 84874 time: 2022-10-03 16:02:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8567862a525ccc1a591c73af37b69fbc6962fac7aecdba66255d68a2bc21e45eBlock Operator
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