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 7974057 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 76056310 epoch_slot_no: 283510 block_no: 7973880 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 83283 time: 2022-11-05 04:30:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb722f6d40fddde6636ab4b70fd943757f3c343173fcbb099b8ba7bc39ba340f9Block Operator
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