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 7813117 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72753584 epoch_slot_no: 4784 block_no: 7812940 slot_leader_id: 7633067 size: 80595 time: 2022-09-27 23:04:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d351d6a01bf370568f709cda68998bc139be96617073d00509722b5fe9ef5d8Block Operator
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