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 7842263 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73352931 epoch_slot_no: 172131 block_no: 7842086 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 67979 time: 2022-10-04 21:33:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ec60d210c43581cece013ded8076d2c562f866851233b8690e59a397a2a5318Block Operator
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