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 7849474 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73500525 epoch_slot_no: 319725 block_no: 7849297 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 7229 time: 2022-10-06 14:33:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc31a9123cded38e0c9181dfa9057424149e95c552c3572e3c3ec376707ae14f7Block Operator
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