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 7873194 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 73988264 epoch_slot_no: 375464 block_no: 7873017 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 27489 time: 2022-10-12 06:02:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e9049f08ea2d4bdb9853b28b50cfbd165b5c3b21ec34b62110e3b3032cd0a7Block Operator
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