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 7975130 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76077338 epoch_slot_no: 304538 block_no: 7974953 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 36302 time: 2022-11-05 10:20:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71896fb70fff99605a411beafd9d91a9a04c03109ac46648d0c98a66e5cd9143Block Operator
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