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 7849281 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73496618 epoch_slot_no: 315818 block_no: 7849104 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 5543 time: 2022-10-06 13:28:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x779759953394f83d1c3452c5f7627d4f653b64321a6b9f8d5ae7cfb23817eb4dBlock Operator
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