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 7829454 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73086646 epoch_slot_no: 337846 block_no: 7829277 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 11713 time: 2022-10-01 19:35:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd157886cd23d4c86a545bab1b00aa9353f43e43bd59e103e4b72d24327dbaed5Block Operator
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