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 7378440 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 63721594 epoch_slot_no: 44794 block_no: 7378263 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 88155 time: 2022-06-15 10:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac66fdb9726a1d74088e1484674592c9d77d4418f617550e3248e44a25bfa1d3Block Operator
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