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 7874236 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74009573 epoch_slot_no: 396773 block_no: 7874059 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 8302 time: 2022-10-12 11:57:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb0d8b16620eb19a4d4886d64f6aecb22fd97140c3bfade98e0948169e28a2eBlock Operator
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