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 7974347 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76061830 epoch_slot_no: 289030 block_no: 7974170 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 47782 time: 2022-11-05 06:02:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701b971e77097469784921c18c88e7aa9d42381ec9a59d262a5f672b8537619eBlock Operator
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