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 7842344 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73354448 epoch_slot_no: 173648 block_no: 7842167 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 33931 time: 2022-10-04 21:58:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5645f0e3329ebd940d1d12ce3aa7ffe81bb38b651159c3ec9e005bce0c191afbBlock Operator
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