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 7751127 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71484584 epoch_slot_no: 31784 block_no: 7750950 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 1673 time: 2022-09-13 06:34:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x149bf45331d9b09b63ec1112bfa8e033b58fd9f6b8273c72e187ce359bb0f6cbBlock Operator
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