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 7839554 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73297422 epoch_slot_no: 116622 block_no: 7839377 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 13448 time: 2022-10-04 06:08:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe19062d88aa36f7d82fb28db9ff8c60d53070ba107b87317c5355a3e2a20bc86Block Operator
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