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 7874260 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74010117 epoch_slot_no: 397317 block_no: 7874083 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 39123 time: 2022-10-12 12:06:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68be4e386d773fadd7afe02967bf0fb83843a43c5bfb8a928b4a5750cc035f43Block Operator
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