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 7828023 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 73057279
epoch_slot_no: 308479
block_no: 7827846
slot_leader_id: 7046945
size: 20989
time: 2022-10-01 11:26:10
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x821ba5960ae949ebbb37b570c1635aa41763124a728506d80e115be62a6554e8
Block Operator
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