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 7874067 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 74005979 epoch_slot_no: 393179 block_no: 7873890 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 15119 time: 2022-10-12 10:57:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee73d7ed56d9ae3c6fcb1a630080243b92a40533817969e10b79d18a3d3172aBlock Operator
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