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 7782825 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 72131059 epoch_slot_no: 246259 block_no: 7782648 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 46990 time: 2022-09-20 18:09:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacdcd9596d4ae5983a005e4ce510cdfe8303b9b590d582e25a98400a999bf868Block Operator
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