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 7974418 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 76063380 epoch_slot_no: 290580 block_no: 7974241 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 3034 time: 2022-11-05 06:27:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94d728a7fec4e5d7e95e3d72ae1157750d0c10e2d4f073da069d637b27227900Block Operator
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