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 7874278 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 74010649 epoch_slot_no: 397849 block_no: 7874101 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 59265 time: 2022-10-12 12:15:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994bfebd7776feeeb1d8a27e5c57b9e65b105ee5ac97211816d25e5334d1c6f9Block Operator
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