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 7874259 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 74010088 epoch_slot_no: 397288 block_no: 7874082 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 29033 time: 2022-10-12 12:06:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa737a6135e7a42e9828a877cff7aa59aaf78aadd663db85b6d350156a3090e4Block Operator
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