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 7810355 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72694077 epoch_slot_no: 377277 block_no: 7810178 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 9633 time: 2022-09-27 06:32:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59b02709070dad526981fed0ed41c12eca5ab8ca210534979b3172639d2ddc4Block Operator
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