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 7805022 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72585987 epoch_slot_no: 269187 block_no: 7804845 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 15964 time: 2022-09-26 00:31:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1220011beafc2f490fcadf0f0d6d700f2b9dfff0c4b80f3e59e7483b44914ea2Block Operator
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