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 7840110 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73308874 epoch_slot_no: 128074 block_no: 7839933 slot_leader_id: 4714230 size: 3988 time: 2022-10-04 09:19:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8573486784124f6a06a6bb9963fdf7981a999d04ab3dc0632c6e6d0d0c3e77bBlock Operator
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