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 7843796 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73384510 epoch_slot_no: 203710 block_no: 7843619 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 13419 time: 2022-10-05 06:20:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2a47f0329c0d9742226bfc1e9d0d8937796cec1d74fef238773f6c214ce533eBlock Operator
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