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 7852905 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73573032 epoch_slot_no: 392232 block_no: 7852728 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 11734 time: 2022-10-07 10:42:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7259f60690379bce77899b11705d2fc4698bf2073d858d4dc0aa3079841c3dBlock Operator
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