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 7940417 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 75365865 epoch_slot_no: 25065 block_no: 7940240 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 7485 time: 2022-10-28 04:42:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5911aa0b1ef43c6256c15299e65df27e7298fecff2f81e4a11e312de9d41c280Block Operator
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