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 7378721 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 63727879 epoch_slot_no: 51079 block_no: 7378544 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 27125 time: 2022-06-15 11:56:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cb1226c050ae8fb4373a8edb5a1eeb1ef2eb926009775bb9bce69a1dd8bbdc0Block Operator
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