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 7874728 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 74019584 epoch_slot_no: 406784 block_no: 7874551 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88672 time: 2022-10-12 14:44:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c66fc3fc6520bb7d3d1d55138ca94b3037bb5745d632ca2d8364b73fabd7545Block Operator
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