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 7874461 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 74014389 epoch_slot_no: 401589 block_no: 7874284 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 81979 time: 2022-10-12 13:18:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf578551c66665043f2773e211f9b3a549c45c20eb4ec9a0393ca97a8cf7fc2cBlock Operator
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