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 7826474 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73026286 epoch_slot_no: 277486 block_no: 7826297 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 26170 time: 2022-10-01 02:49:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6092cecdf4ff4857cae376c22778030ce8212255b31eede971058d78e878f0e1Block Operator
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