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 7843538 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73378872 epoch_slot_no: 198072 block_no: 7843361 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 32436 time: 2022-10-05 04:46:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef128d1d549b8bc70287924fc9955dc6c44bebfdac5d9ff1bb4a46a6270ef40Block Operator
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