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 7827488 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 73046293 epoch_slot_no: 297493 block_no: 7827311 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 9291 time: 2022-10-01 08:23:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51456ed1e451ad745b8aef445c152170958583c5f72e64e150aa3a50f71fc984Block Operator
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