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 7840447 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 73315661 epoch_slot_no: 134861 block_no: 7840270 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 28357 time: 2022-10-04 11:12:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8302ba50af8a11f9858143bac2313cf805274fb0970681f697f37e6ab258661cBlock Operator
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