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 7846539 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 73441101 epoch_slot_no: 260301 block_no: 7846362 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 88396 time: 2022-10-05 22:03:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbbf5d74bb52a069c84505f33f09301998177c03a720fee0594d91dfe88f2620Block Operator
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