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 7727811 Details
Epoch: 361Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 71011279
epoch_slot_no: 422479
block_no: 7727634
slot_leader_id: 4555824
size: 7357
time: 2022-09-07 19:06:10
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x9b4ca0912ffb3f9c7b3d41c4524b0416e67dc5fcda5dc7e60081dd0f4a866b76
Block Operator
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