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 7848264 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73475384 epoch_slot_no: 294584 block_no: 7848087 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 17678 time: 2022-10-06 07:34:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5b77fbdc4ef5ff57cd82571c3c0e5ad75b09167fcd4a0036e8b67579a2529aBlock Operator
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