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 7847758 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73465041 epoch_slot_no: 284241 block_no: 7847581 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 40114 time: 2022-10-06 04:42:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844db7c739da4692bf993a61351761ff6551ac9ba070a447f817db58188ff561Block Operator
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