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 7839338 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73292850 epoch_slot_no: 112050 block_no: 7839161 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 7168 time: 2022-10-04 04:52:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c400c94f4a6437328d393dcf16f6971b41fbb898d06a98a288dfc687feeafa1Block Operator
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