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 7974128 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 76057682 epoch_slot_no: 284882 block_no: 7973951 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 80035 time: 2022-11-05 04:52:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81ff3aec45988bf9373c04efbe27800ac40b2742de97c496db3a0422d0a6738Block Operator
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