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 7816077 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72814282 epoch_slot_no: 65482 block_no: 7815900 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 6343 time: 2022-09-28 15:56:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49bac2c69e6389b09692113346d6949ab4a5d3c05fab170b4f1a36b059444164Block Operator
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