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 7377674 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63706020 epoch_slot_no: 29220 block_no: 7377497 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 35010 time: 2022-06-15 05:51:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0264b5c5b8d93a5d035c0aee2dc80ae657357c7e9e99227078a22a2ae483112aBlock Operator
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