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 7846512 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 73440575 epoch_slot_no: 259775 block_no: 7846335 slot_leader_id: 5574434 size: 79874 time: 2022-10-05 21:54:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70914a62d5160ce08e3b653ddc61525535a659b663abcc5723d62b133025da18Block Operator
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