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 7844537 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73400020 epoch_slot_no: 219220 block_no: 7844360 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 9440 time: 2022-10-05 10:38:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccb2b052d4851d7411c13492a309e0ec01b4acc534359959e090dbf4e9a162a8Block Operator
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