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 7839908 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73304771 epoch_slot_no: 123971 block_no: 7839731 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 17083 time: 2022-10-04 08:11:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f9deaf8ef20c039c9687fb648c4e6d52bf898f671ba6b448fafbd7033c109c0Block Operator
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