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 7817189 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 72837139 epoch_slot_no: 88339 block_no: 7817012 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 25163 time: 2022-09-28 22:17:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda71d24d84ca0639b1971ff57daea44aa2e7c3f3ce844d5f94f2812d36c6d3d4Block Operator
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