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 7785903 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72194744 epoch_slot_no: 309944 block_no: 7785726 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 30035 time: 2022-09-21 11:50:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb96df2af8b14273c4f291b2a7a5a1affce60e668252a2da5bbce9a00aa37e7a3Block Operator
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