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 7376870 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63689738 epoch_slot_no: 12938 block_no: 7376693 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 61431 time: 2022-06-15 01:20:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c08d5cd52538e26b06154d9639e9c0a3a6bb582f77dd6d13dc38fe7ba21b44Block Operator
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