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 7974522 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 76065409 epoch_slot_no: 292609 block_no: 7974345 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 15835 time: 2022-11-05 07:01:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f241eec74d0310d915a54b0571447a0a2f1d9951d06ed57df14771a6343f7efBlock Operator
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