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 7730243 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71060939 epoch_slot_no: 40139 block_no: 7730066 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 68823 time: 2022-09-08 08:53:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae5249dadf449ec4447284bed6459197c7b55a23afbdd8f6dad2c22e06581f61Block Operator
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