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 7790792 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72294347 epoch_slot_no: 409547 block_no: 7790615 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 75785 time: 2022-09-22 15:30:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc32071a02b86fa3156740265daa64db2d9bc9b1b510d9e0d6b5171bc707f066fBlock Operator
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