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 7842453 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73356590 epoch_slot_no: 175790 block_no: 7842276 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 40077 time: 2022-10-04 22:34:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c5692e7943c5ca438da228f38a96c0cea57297e2fe31e58cec7b4ab05ca09f5Block Operator
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