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 7809169 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72670703 epoch_slot_no: 353903 block_no: 7808992 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 12784 time: 2022-09-27 00:03:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x271d703cab10d1ab388bba4f3fd241b92404f810d47d865128c2e9b217f8d5cbBlock Operator
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