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 7974672 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 76068230 epoch_slot_no: 295430 block_no: 7974495 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 84742 time: 2022-11-05 07:48:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb404869de9430b126f469b7cae3a88fa88fed91a99da18c2d03c4294a8772f48Block Operator
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