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 7844594 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73401216 epoch_slot_no: 220416 block_no: 7844417 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 17049 time: 2022-10-05 10:58:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafee86fe15a7667b193cb20b8106bd5cf3d14afdb242e7679a16a7c0687fd8d8Block Operator
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