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 7768102 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 71828424
epoch_slot_no: 375624
block_no: 7767925
slot_leader_id: 7046945
size: 45140
time: 2022-09-17 06:05:15
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xeaf838c1ccdf2a28fe64dc8b7e2f2114e6c373af8327036fba2fb41d15eedeb0
Block Operator
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