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 7813676 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 72765072 epoch_slot_no: 16272 block_no: 7813499 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 75763 time: 2022-09-28 02:16:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b2a6771cfa928fbb84bc3d4ae30be8b304ec1d7bf30234eb74267d571db26c6Block Operator
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