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 7841404 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73335618 epoch_slot_no: 154818 block_no: 7841227 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 65112 time: 2022-10-04 16:45:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7026497de84546b016f089754bb613e0a7a65e0e296fb190560d51b1131676cbBlock Operator
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