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 7816299 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72818894 epoch_slot_no: 70094 block_no: 7816122 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 53058 time: 2022-09-28 17:13:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eef12e7ab5a03baf04b6da67f4f911b628b85ee91c62edc5ff1119dbef4f920Block Operator
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