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 7817396 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72841266 epoch_slot_no: 92466 block_no: 7817219 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 47966 time: 2022-09-28 23:25:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1989737cf1d2afd349467b472396d23e9a15a67af11eb4eb821afaa32b4325f2Block Operator
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