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 7826566 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73027913 epoch_slot_no: 279113 block_no: 7826389 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 37517 time: 2022-10-01 03:16:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3f6cb437605c8e9fc4bc336d59ad452c6a5e229cf918202d295abf698466f7Block Operator
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