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 7376152 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 63674330 epoch_slot_no: 429530 block_no: 7375975 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 87214 time: 2022-06-14 21:03:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x848e70226f4dd2fdd520d3befe4aea94f92c3eb552346be283b1a6a9b947433dBlock Operator
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