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 7849585 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73503051 epoch_slot_no: 322251 block_no: 7849408 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 25412 time: 2022-10-06 15:15:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65c44d790f857473aea79d00084d7f3eba676aeaad659871977327ba4cabce41Block Operator
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