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 7848206 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73474469 epoch_slot_no: 293669 block_no: 7848029 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 29721 time: 2022-10-06 07:19:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7903acc17dc1472d34e1d6581a78553ca229eca3baac7acc6f6734db4013416fBlock Operator
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