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 7812605 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 72742441 epoch_slot_no: 425641 block_no: 7812428 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 71863 time: 2022-09-27 19:58:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bc8f7e7b9e866dd0aef700aeac5a3a8003b356f76d737c36c86b6ddf6826e7eBlock Operator
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