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 7816039 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 72813590 epoch_slot_no: 64790 block_no: 7815862 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 83024 time: 2022-09-28 15:44:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb27c225c0e18dd99b7b02c489b0e8b48947916465860c380f4d038c381d82332Block Operator
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