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 7837270 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 73248890 epoch_slot_no: 68090 block_no: 7837093 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 88426 time: 2022-10-03 16:39:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c55c42726a38c79e702d0bea6996838477c1f41413e1fb08bf5e527bb133aeBlock Operator
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