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 7874636 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 74017972 epoch_slot_no: 405172 block_no: 7874459 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 46179 time: 2022-10-12 14:17:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738f4ee083c3401b3e21a3b1a6da885308643e440fe17087d8566bec01c14c1bBlock Operator
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