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 7974205 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 76059234 epoch_slot_no: 286434 block_no: 7974028 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 33910 time: 2022-11-05 05:18:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d08f91a54b590629c568fe3438eefc6c6ee39ef4de865e1065827f273cae598Block Operator
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