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 7842335 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 73354281 epoch_slot_no: 173481 block_no: 7842158 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88729 time: 2022-10-04 21:56:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2330954fc9d72c7778a836ca15abec97fdbbc567792af10f3475f9e5f2d11661Block Operator
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