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 7774560 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71960713 epoch_slot_no: 75913 block_no: 7774383 slot_leader_id: 7645970 size: 52287 time: 2022-09-18 18:50:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03a33ea8e9eb66dfc07f9eba913b704a197d4b830f58e3a5d209d351418b82c8Block Operator
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