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 7873541 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 73994980 epoch_slot_no: 382180 block_no: 7873364 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 18679 time: 2022-10-12 07:54:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdc8ac5bc32973bca1964b5518872eaa38fa6bd8f437dc573ab65ca3025d46b4Block Operator
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