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 7845647 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73422216 epoch_slot_no: 241416 block_no: 7845470 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 9423 time: 2022-10-05 16:48:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5e9a7bfb87f41fd073fecf0b104bae7d980b8d4ac2a9debd3c6796dc0b8874Block Operator
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