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 7826984 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73036327 epoch_slot_no: 287527 block_no: 7826807 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 6369 time: 2022-10-01 05:36:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce43e0c7ed34defa3db16bf6ecfef44a1379c55300ab536c48f5cd31ac0756a8Block Operator
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