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 7817636 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72845856 epoch_slot_no: 97056 block_no: 7817459 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 64726 time: 2022-09-29 00:42:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca40810505540821d95fa502e17bd6ca452d75faaa747fa26522cf5d36174fdBlock Operator
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