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 7811459 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 72717900 epoch_slot_no: 401100 block_no: 7811282 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 77755 time: 2022-09-27 13:09:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab726cf0ba8093766d3343d2ab21cf45d97e688349360237aaea6dbcb9528f3bBlock Operator
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