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 7811016 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72708529 epoch_slot_no: 391729 block_no: 7810839 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 27207 time: 2022-09-27 10:33:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a8f812938b4e0e33e69d9d99a3ace33bc1b474a0dc825631b435e309ba9d6ceBlock Operator
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