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 7728478 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 71025721 epoch_slot_no: 4921 block_no: 7728301 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 85561 time: 2022-09-07 23:06:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe91747012c09afe833a82925272a1d300c394dbe99c3f7b76ce422b5cb6a6584Block Operator
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