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 7848157 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 73473428 epoch_slot_no: 292628 block_no: 7847980 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 51949 time: 2022-10-06 07:01:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6358fa93553fcaf439503449ee75327924f577a424233d1dd6d5a3a2d06996fBlock Operator
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