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 7840266 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 73311860 epoch_slot_no: 131060 block_no: 7840089 slot_leader_id: 6777882 size: 41594 time: 2022-10-04 10:09:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f937f1e66d0a0edaa3588b3429243ade6e5c12eb7f8a1056ab0aabc558cefeBlock Operator
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