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 7974283 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76060701 epoch_slot_no: 287901 block_no: 7974106 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 39646 time: 2022-11-05 05:43:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c7b10d3488a354609a58e7aec4d9c317cb2d82121ab94fa47a96df1d460a40cBlock Operator
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