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 7874121 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 74007158 epoch_slot_no: 394358 block_no: 7873944 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 1280 time: 2022-10-12 11:17:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d9fd8ec9aa6eec3f4982f0676f6ecdcc1652a52455226d7a6c830c4cb6a8556Block Operator
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