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 7848814 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 73486707 epoch_slot_no: 305907 block_no: 7848637 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 42455 time: 2022-10-06 10:43:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dafc44d92e4812dd6aa8bca57bf84226cf03f911e65888bd5f3c3c03b351324Block Operator
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