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 7810137 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72689802 epoch_slot_no: 373002 block_no: 7809960 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 18770 time: 2022-09-27 05:21:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a485c0dfc76b1b7149fef2ba6e007e2843eaa328be9629d2f14da8c88b73909Block Operator
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