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 7873955 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74003519 epoch_slot_no: 390719 block_no: 7873778 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 39612 time: 2022-10-12 10:16:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f597e43806693c4345a9dbf91d92c8e8366bec2e249077770a788a7ebedecaBlock Operator
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