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 7849353 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 73498140 epoch_slot_no: 317340 block_no: 7849176 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 79707 time: 2022-10-06 13:53:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b060db8066ce1efdb6e5488458d745a82caee4829d3bed5d92e53aedee369e1Block Operator
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