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 7974718 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 76069175 epoch_slot_no: 296375 block_no: 7974541 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 7215 time: 2022-11-05 08:04:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868b4f9e35c6d9bf6666ef8638f04963d83bbc2708f2f630a0b76c3e2936ea7dBlock Operator
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