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 7826186 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 73021260 epoch_slot_no: 272460 block_no: 7826009 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 49855 time: 2022-10-01 01:25:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbd26bd934ba00bfa02c547c6ea9a39150d8b84a2ccc11d5a3afe30d7800797Block Operator
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