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 7842281 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73353265 epoch_slot_no: 172465 block_no: 7842104 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 83746 time: 2022-10-04 21:39:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3162138c02f2636f74003a408d027c395f64f4110fc0c50959266a8f92192e83Block Operator
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