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 7874360 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 74012188 epoch_slot_no: 399388 block_no: 7874183 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 58411 time: 2022-10-12 12:41:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa722adcea58b09dea1774c4f03e8148bc426d47acc8bd00bbfd6a8e3b2e00de2Block Operator
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