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 7844629 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 73401970 epoch_slot_no: 221170 block_no: 7844452 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 37222 time: 2022-10-05 11:11:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e092e9dbdbfde8c87560b1af90b368ced21495766bc240984ab4e651ce80bc1Block Operator
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