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 7784470 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72164302 epoch_slot_no: 279502 block_no: 7784293 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 78042 time: 2022-09-21 03:23:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84e67f7b41799f3de5efc5359cf47863e77b9f3415dfee26849c67bbf602a1b3Block Operator
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