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 7848609 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73482671 epoch_slot_no: 301871 block_no: 7848432 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 1799 time: 2022-10-06 09:36:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a15de2601d2d597f70584b173242cbb404f40c48d7fbe8c639e60fa0ed2b03Block Operator
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