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 7816659 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72826157 epoch_slot_no: 77357 block_no: 7816482 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 63640 time: 2022-09-28 19:14:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9098e9a3de84369457dc1698658dfaf05df4cd4788e76e833892c5d4d0e5a249Block Operator
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