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 7826236 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73022220 epoch_slot_no: 273420 block_no: 7826059 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 6864 time: 2022-10-01 01:41:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aabce1ded5735c03d63e8d261343069b333699b32b7e548cd69b8fd94b434c1Block Operator
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