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 7845969 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73428715 epoch_slot_no: 247915 block_no: 7845792 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 31904 time: 2022-10-05 18:36:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ad192b59fdd0745144b7f9f5c1009411ded77b61d5a06f61390e6fc83373faBlock Operator
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