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 7376571 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 63683271 epoch_slot_no: 6471 block_no: 7376394 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 21214 time: 2022-06-14 23:32:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47545f2998cdbf9c84e4ebd5448e4d2c23b910b1839354528ca27124b9282afbBlock Operator
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