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 7842690 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73361423 epoch_slot_no: 180623 block_no: 7842513 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 12290 time: 2022-10-04 23:55:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4196824b37c09e5bc7d97090c71cf8b5b29172f16d463bd905656a158a1a5eb1Block Operator
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