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 7841228 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 73331613 epoch_slot_no: 150813 block_no: 7841051 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 43762 time: 2022-10-04 15:38:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd80632d3fc014587e1c53d9367d501ae66a78589e513e2ff55adf1595059490bBlock Operator
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