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 7766930 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 71804564 epoch_slot_no: 351764 block_no: 7766753 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 85722 time: 2022-09-16 23:27:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb53a940b7afd7ffeae462afdde75c220358fcabb9e5899ae01b44daaec976c97Block Operator
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