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 7837577 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 73254961 epoch_slot_no: 74161 block_no: 7837400 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 87823 time: 2022-10-03 18:20:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1d25b68fbf7b5aa1bdccbc57f94645c0de49d668bdb9bf34fc3c36a9e8a7164Block Operator
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