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 7847597 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 73461735 epoch_slot_no: 280935 block_no: 7847420 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 87708 time: 2022-10-06 03:47:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3726805436967c96372df00b5283ba5140079c95cfba6e33db82e1ace2b26e1eBlock Operator
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