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 7780430 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72081237 epoch_slot_no: 196437 block_no: 7780253 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 31324 time: 2022-09-20 04:18:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x554c5b25d287687a2a737c5d8a4ca18da4ea8ef7b7ef5fa685f8296100a37074Block Operator
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