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 7727735 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 71009795 epoch_slot_no: 420995 block_no: 7727558 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 73905 time: 2022-09-07 18:41:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42146294a81d10789bbedc88983caeb68c0999d8b9288e98079cc413abf3e119Block Operator
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