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 7844471 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73398594 epoch_slot_no: 217794 block_no: 7844294 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 18563 time: 2022-10-05 10:14:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf9e6a14b04ba0a72b5813b757c419d93919b5fc1e8e9de3175432d1a85da1fBlock Operator
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