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 7812820 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72746959 epoch_slot_no: 430159 block_no: 7812643 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 11658 time: 2022-09-27 21:14:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936ed21994f2e9da2880899823b8dc0b2bf14f1926afd822ef69d1f0c5f06a3fBlock Operator
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