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 7975086 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 76076448 epoch_slot_no: 303648 block_no: 7974909 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 66470 time: 2022-11-05 10:05:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889d97aec017c581fffc56b7b4213f22c88afb221e3716daad73086c71a2ef67Block Operator
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