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 7873525 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 73994660 epoch_slot_no: 381860 block_no: 7873348 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 41044 time: 2022-10-12 07:49:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6586665b836c1c0c2500d5ac3583e9b12d4685483752172910dc394cb3d5a6Block Operator
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