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 7874118 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 74007146 epoch_slot_no: 394346 block_no: 7873941 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 52629 time: 2022-10-12 11:17:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe65cde56cfbfe7ffcb4bc12611d623cd3c4011f793e155f0ed773e2a6576447Block Operator
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