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 7873930 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 74002966 epoch_slot_no: 390166 block_no: 7873753 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 68620 time: 2022-10-12 10:07:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14594561351cfb0420c02f51448a3afcc7714ea1479e30d5bae9c47a84bd17f6Block Operator
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