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 7816937 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 72831705 epoch_slot_no: 82905 block_no: 7816760 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 82687 time: 2022-09-28 20:46:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc01be88616423a01c8396be579fb0789960fd27dd8357d55559f6d87187e99ffBlock Operator
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