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 7849178 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 73494607 epoch_slot_no: 313807 block_no: 7849001 slot_leader_id: 5531210 size: 86845 time: 2022-10-06 12:54:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c285ceb020af3d0eedd08c1dc2880dc226821cd5f5d977632fe1d44633fdd68Block Operator
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