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 7816808 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 72829316 epoch_slot_no: 80516 block_no: 7816631 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 86869 time: 2022-09-28 20:06:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970943748bc9aee3c87cfb1ad7e33fcacbf29907e0f64b0d9217281d3d8efd5dBlock Operator
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