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 7847828 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73466527 epoch_slot_no: 285727 block_no: 7847651 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 21952 time: 2022-10-06 05:06:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1130364302573da40300fd2f9ea4f0d6344f86da45aff02573c9aba17740760eBlock Operator
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