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 7873866 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74001590 epoch_slot_no: 388790 block_no: 7873689 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 46110 time: 2022-10-12 09:44:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x912e19e4444c4793d0a8f038f11a4345558b644bd53347746301a144ef158c5eBlock Operator
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