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 7874587 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 74016948 epoch_slot_no: 404148 block_no: 7874410 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 5263 time: 2022-10-12 14:00:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7043f5163b6d98d8c5d39bfca6c3615677d1a50a56e2fa8552f94232186cfc2aBlock Operator
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