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 7812676 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 72743717 epoch_slot_no: 426917 block_no: 7812499 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 55373 time: 2022-09-27 20:20:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2255fa4e14c3e8390fd1f5f50cdb8856668df24b4aec132bb81154bc922928b8Block Operator
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