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 7816874 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72830529 epoch_slot_no: 81729 block_no: 7816697 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 86353 time: 2022-09-28 20:27:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96cdea8171582d8c830a4ba06da0853712c089f55e42c9ffb6e6057aeb38aae3Block Operator
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