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 7874648 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74018207 epoch_slot_no: 405407 block_no: 7874471 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 38058 time: 2022-10-12 14:21:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160132eecfa5b4f3375e9add03188e6e7684f7aad23ac2c49c9aea23b7427a76Block Operator
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