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 7840049 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73307672 epoch_slot_no: 126872 block_no: 7839872 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 30214 time: 2022-10-04 08:59:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15f285da23146a6cc6cbadf8fcba1c7a9215bc1f5e511cfc080f13a65993a08Block Operator
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