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 7815707 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72806747 epoch_slot_no: 57947 block_no: 7815530 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88017 time: 2022-09-28 13:50:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d8fe069343ee7e29cf1882fbad2875a7ee0217fb290a53890ff89c43f06af1Block Operator
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