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 7839139 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 73288756 epoch_slot_no: 107956 block_no: 7838962 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88094 time: 2022-10-04 03:44:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af2d59e3f9e2be9975960992cb03e64731bacbe9d0ff9e48d21d1dc54e96513Block Operator
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