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 7815656 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72805662 epoch_slot_no: 56862 block_no: 7815479 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 87191 time: 2022-09-28 13:32:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c658ce92e2005bc329da40b5cf66a0dce83593c60b598e8d7b07d5f05a07723Block Operator
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