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 7376828 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 63688766 epoch_slot_no: 11966 block_no: 7376651 slot_leader_id: 4562385 size: 88640 time: 2022-06-15 01:04:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668dd0ad1032aff0b10b2d2f54a08ba7644431b48f454ee14bd7022ba6a452edBlock Operator
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