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 7844491 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 73399084 epoch_slot_no: 218284 block_no: 7844314 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 28924 time: 2022-10-05 10:22:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd86f6561cb381f8e1745981e9b5acf7d65605f35d3b59fc0d2501405cabcb005Block Operator
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