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 7783002 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72134660 epoch_slot_no: 249860 block_no: 7782825 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 38781 time: 2022-09-20 19:09:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x395874fac50a1ed42556119b51c04cff023f6ad8e6309a1400e089546cf9e22cBlock Operator
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