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 7837708 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 73257541 epoch_slot_no: 76741 block_no: 7837531 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 52785 time: 2022-10-03 19:03:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe837e953b917de17f89fda40ba460df39eb92b52598d3d8135bc701ecf0d2fd1Block Operator
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