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 7873922 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74002780 epoch_slot_no: 389980 block_no: 7873745 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 42414 time: 2022-10-12 10:04:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x756f5b6b699adcdc532af518a4a11e0a7a982e9ea73f30dacb3602cb01e39fe6Block Operator
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