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 7378163 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63715644 epoch_slot_no: 38844 block_no: 7377986 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 49046 time: 2022-06-15 08:32:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072cd14f7c44d4b52ef7494a1acd6c66439f961f578728765d06fda06cac0fc9Block Operator
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