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 7840401 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 73314760 epoch_slot_no: 133960 block_no: 7840224 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 60354 time: 2022-10-04 10:57:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dfea3555df9f1d23ebedce64558d123e2d3039f16e03fd86bfea076b9307db1Block Operator
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