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 7375970 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63670538 epoch_slot_no: 425738 block_no: 7375793 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 88353 time: 2022-06-14 20:00:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c12eed5028e27c0ce65b26ba99b694370e44aca0421dce0f283d5e45e2e4897Block Operator
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