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 7816319 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 72819351 epoch_slot_no: 70551 block_no: 7816142 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 88864 time: 2022-09-28 17:20:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d67a856523ad4df02eab2afd84f25e6411a77c9c2b54075d2b1efc9df011696Block Operator
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