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 7813115 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72753552 epoch_slot_no: 4752 block_no: 7812938 slot_leader_id: 7487229 size: 79852 time: 2022-09-27 23:04:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0afa72bfe18ed0b358da61cdd4f199384f90c0aaa202299864048dff2a53b1Block Operator
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