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 7816360 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 72820042 epoch_slot_no: 71242 block_no: 7816183 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 62360 time: 2022-09-28 17:32:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f2ecea0839fcf7c185eb8200ba524a79b754aef1ba9fda519f2719b3d73b28eBlock Operator
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