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 7811381 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72716128 epoch_slot_no: 399328 block_no: 7811204 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 12058 time: 2022-09-27 12:40:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1431477a713b0e5acb2609cb4ffe0429f2811dded1c274cb9895bab88bb5b4b2Block Operator
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