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 7813535 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 72762382 epoch_slot_no: 13582 block_no: 7813358 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 7486 time: 2022-09-28 01:31:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f65e398556b08e45af45350884c1e4b500bce8d15398b3476e30f701d4666e3Block Operator
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