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 7974564 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 76066158 epoch_slot_no: 293358 block_no: 7974387 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 1066 time: 2022-11-05 07:14:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e83d1d6d321acf2b8ba86f8c3a4d8e087471e3ad3743476c883a34ff40c711bBlock Operator
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