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 7846756 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 73444861
epoch_slot_no: 264061
block_no: 7846579
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 88720
time: 2022-10-05 23:05:52
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaa30c3648a112aafefabc1ee5a12f64b41db9605d089a2c365d7c5a3d3961592
Block Operator
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