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 7771193 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71890690 epoch_slot_no: 5890 block_no: 7771016 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 13444 time: 2022-09-17 23:23:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x475c6781be31bce1bc40192e2cafb0483cde682fcffa0e2423aa696c510704dcBlock Operator
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