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 7779710 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72065456 epoch_slot_no: 180656 block_no: 7779533 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 55810 time: 2022-09-19 23:55:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c31230c432a32a66ca8a919116f1c9def1c87080cde95e613a333c996a9b9f8Block Operator
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