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 7837894 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 73261829 epoch_slot_no: 81029 block_no: 7837717 slot_leader_id: 5338866 size: 83778 time: 2022-10-03 20:15:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbd4f743da1b93d47206648effb3a2c591a1de7cdd82a0fb9e6b3e82baa367fdBlock Operator
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