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 7733199 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71121332 epoch_slot_no: 100532 block_no: 7733022 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 49807 time: 2022-09-09 01:40:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f2c745f83c005b87ece91fed5b4f8d4ed884da6df31f6a31147e0fc42ae3eb8Block Operator
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