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 7813684 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72765432 epoch_slot_no: 16632 block_no: 7813507 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88661 time: 2022-09-28 02:22:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b80789cba35236cf669c55b5f1e95349298d48c63ef96b3087bc5051c52bca3Block Operator
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