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 7826486 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73026687 epoch_slot_no: 277887 block_no: 7826309 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 23879 time: 2022-10-01 02:56:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba969db29fdb38aea84b810301961f3e576e61dad43c1649ac92aaf9f80ee9e0Block Operator
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