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 7840044 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 73307516 epoch_slot_no: 126716 block_no: 7839867 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 71154 time: 2022-10-04 08:56:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1287a29a2e858b51877a92ebcba03ad8b99381d5fb0a7184972cabf0bf696f6aBlock Operator
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