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 7377359 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 63699382 epoch_slot_no: 22582 block_no: 7377182 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 88779 time: 2022-06-15 04:01:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d02cfb5eb17454a7944e526b3bc69402032a73c5ea89b4de58b31613c43893dBlock Operator
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