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 7849217 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73495395 epoch_slot_no: 314595 block_no: 7849040 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 34869 time: 2022-10-06 13:08:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d9f721d8eb10eb9fc6fee7e1f0802ee204101ef5877647d4ed3991758178baBlock Operator
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