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 7815276 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72798130 epoch_slot_no: 49330 block_no: 7815099 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 522 time: 2022-09-28 11:27:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c793dab44733a3ee50778b658724c3b874f82ce07e0c3312cb0875a971316bBlock Operator
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