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 7782375 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72122053 epoch_slot_no: 237253 block_no: 7782198 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 33078 time: 2022-09-20 15:39:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x778cd77f6a8e9682c73a04175ebe81c13b689e3b2f447b1adab75a1292d10db7Block Operator
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