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 7750383 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 71470263 epoch_slot_no: 17463 block_no: 7750206 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 69874 time: 2022-09-13 02:35:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16b95d4c39f306ad1e78a5baf3f5ad20869e67f5584e7105822fe3e13fe3ef30Block Operator
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