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 7864574 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 73811425 epoch_slot_no: 198625 block_no: 7864397 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 23262 time: 2022-10-10 04:55:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd017ce86e2a87dfa80cca53a2728c34feeb004860b12453ee673d25b3a82aa32Block Operator
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