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 7810475 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 72696786 epoch_slot_no: 379986 block_no: 7810298 slot_leader_id: 5531210 size: 31892 time: 2022-09-27 07:17:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf311d42ce5989783e786c8a360062ce78bc8664cdb9944917cd7d1f71fa5b60fBlock Operator
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