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 7847134 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 73451977 epoch_slot_no: 271177 block_no: 7846957 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 14271 time: 2022-10-06 01:04:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeff43a47bf7f4db6f97fa5567a98105b446bb525d2a73c2b07f9b3d9d5d0e404Block Operator
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