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 7377171 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 63695901 epoch_slot_no: 19101 block_no: 7376994 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 88245 time: 2022-06-15 03:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed55eb1c7c5659a0472c20a8da610cf7a33c20cb7570b060efd26c26acd47151Block Operator
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