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 7874312 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74011231 epoch_slot_no: 398431 block_no: 7874135 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 30110 time: 2022-10-12 12:25:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbeb56f0af252a165ed4bfee7027f8a2eae97c3d911e078ac75f53e72c98741fBlock Operator
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