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 7874629 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 74017816 epoch_slot_no: 405016 block_no: 7874452 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 29431 time: 2022-10-12 14:15:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790083fd52bd2e3d356474713e5ff058c16e0bc6679d31a41e24a8c7a8c7fee1Block Operator
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