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 7974259 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 76060252 epoch_slot_no: 287452 block_no: 7974082 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 2774 time: 2022-11-05 05:35:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe266abd12b7cb91890c15a4e5e743a323a893011a95474424c53b9787f5c240aBlock Operator
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