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 7378288 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 63718254 epoch_slot_no: 41454 block_no: 7378111 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 54624 time: 2022-06-15 09:15:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48794ff392d8cdff146eaab70e3ec09cc730aa1c97f73bd0c6c744e9cb184e8bBlock Operator
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