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 7874782 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 74020582 epoch_slot_no: 407782 block_no: 7874605 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 40788 time: 2022-10-12 15:01:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343c3a93099e58f3c98238c7e2b7dc34cb2e60910e615e0154e7a7d957a445dfBlock Operator
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