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 7842047 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73348747 epoch_slot_no: 167947 block_no: 7841870 slot_leader_id: 7504121 size: 12773 time: 2022-10-04 20:23:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad4e3ab23c213e6bf1d62ac1eb8d7ab9597b0efbe4373718a7c60b96a6406061Block Operator
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