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 7786705 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 72212019 epoch_slot_no: 327219 block_no: 7786528 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 88752 time: 2022-09-21 16:38:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b37bda76776468c915b1b35109bf48a65c240d4a1ca69d9fa36cb92559ec2dbBlock Operator
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