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 7821064 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72916277 epoch_slot_no: 167477 block_no: 7820887 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 58290 time: 2022-09-29 20:16:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d0c1af7e1089ff9e969881f1f650ce6ce412e1990a0e639bb70935163543b9Block Operator
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