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 7375686 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63664130 epoch_slot_no: 419330 block_no: 7375509 slot_leader_id: 6916261 size: 1861 time: 2022-06-14 18:13:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e89615cd7de663510e05b20aa6f6ed34dd2eb9c922c61b17556b0089d77730Block Operator
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