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 7847536 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73460462 epoch_slot_no: 279662 block_no: 7847359 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 27346 time: 2022-10-06 03:25:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbff2ae2f494c429cf5402dde282977a17c0216f998f82f840e80af63893c19cbBlock Operator
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