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 7840196 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73310552 epoch_slot_no: 129752 block_no: 7840019 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 4674 time: 2022-10-04 09:47:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48aa732c6b08340f6e0ad25198131b2c7a5f5e10ccbc312cc18f91bc9e0f9e46Block Operator
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