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 7845147 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 73411891 epoch_slot_no: 231091 block_no: 7844970 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 28970 time: 2022-10-05 13:56:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af7d6e2b15e3bd36059d98b0a0e9677de45a9b48cf7f077d433c308271880e5Block Operator
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