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 7817109 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72835491 epoch_slot_no: 86691 block_no: 7816932 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 23507 time: 2022-09-28 21:49:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x576e42a83bcf7698617a11a6fa38f92587ced1379241e40ef7b9abb8a23529b4Block Operator
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