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 7843858 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 73385849 epoch_slot_no: 205049 block_no: 7843681 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 88248 time: 2022-10-05 06:42:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb097b66c301bed311fc250cb5cccd852b87d662304f35d199294a627363a0317Block Operator
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