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 7840527 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73317135 epoch_slot_no: 136335 block_no: 7840350 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 30235 time: 2022-10-04 11:37:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec4f917cb06bd385c98dc181b337f2a2d575a25890871938301d0b915c8816aBlock Operator
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