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 7873157 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 73987452 epoch_slot_no: 374652 block_no: 7872980 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 25574 time: 2022-10-12 05:49:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0945a9a863a5fc91baeb4289060963c6cccfefe613cb4891f9108bd31a2769cbBlock Operator
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