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 7817093 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 72835290 epoch_slot_no: 86490 block_no: 7816916 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 47778 time: 2022-09-28 21:46:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f29ace1c4f98bad084d2e977dd0964a2a554c455b752ae25394efa3f8632e37Block Operator
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