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 7376642 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 63684545 epoch_slot_no: 7745 block_no: 7376465 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 82792 time: 2022-06-14 23:53:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a8d600e8d74c1aed9d516ae45cd159c4f0dbed9039d0cbc9bd00a692535614cBlock Operator
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