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 7783257 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72139861 epoch_slot_no: 255061 block_no: 7783080 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 59016 time: 2022-09-20 20:35:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7f84e1bc5310da0ee00d1186256f33b22b953b2e4fbbb4b49b0f8b9bab35845Block Operator
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