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 7974113 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76057286 epoch_slot_no: 284486 block_no: 7973936 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 49049 time: 2022-11-05 04:46:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x428d28718c0df990b1e64165b983bd244f27faf72d206b1b0de1ee968cd36c03Block Operator
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