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 7756494 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 71595106 epoch_slot_no: 142306 block_no: 7756317 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 82753 time: 2022-09-14 13:16:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76cbf020aaa7cade75cd592ba08a1b2996a1d05d6124e1980f37f62dea7b60ddBlock Operator
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