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 7842242 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 73352611 epoch_slot_no: 171811 block_no: 7842065 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 71351 time: 2022-10-04 21:28:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6ad4b4503c7da4921396929d4ce757919fcec33407fd9f6187ea2eec0a66b0cBlock Operator
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