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 7842952 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 73366940 epoch_slot_no: 186140 block_no: 7842775 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 76426 time: 2022-10-05 01:27:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda0fcd1a6bd5fbc51a89c29ecc1fcd43eab42401b46d4e9c71863d5b354f0b24Block Operator
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