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 7780340 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72079103 epoch_slot_no: 194303 block_no: 7780163 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 28801 time: 2022-09-20 03:43:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cecc9900e5446b7f30a4dddbf42f943be62a326797ad7a4cf8c083a0092fe5aBlock Operator
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