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 7848097 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 73472112 epoch_slot_no: 291312 block_no: 7847920 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 10341 time: 2022-10-06 06:40:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a75badfcf05f2591f7c2192f22f7a14f2b0054c946d50d4d6523ed3ed27a126Block Operator
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