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 7846248 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 73434667 epoch_slot_no: 253867 block_no: 7846071 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 13313 time: 2022-10-05 20:15:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fc8c3e1f0e65aaf3ff14d52ed28e9445474baa8f90150e24bd087bcd3663ce7Block Operator
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