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 7844647 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73402439 epoch_slot_no: 221639 block_no: 7844470 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 16286 time: 2022-10-05 11:18:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c47fa1c44b2c4fe5a77570cd363489b88d9d8cce79eba44b5e0c74e45810963Block Operator
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