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 7842895 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73365818 epoch_slot_no: 185018 block_no: 7842718 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 16947 time: 2022-10-05 01:08:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070908cdc4bbeedb4b25bf6259f567439028c32459c478b82d8117fb46483fe3Block Operator
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