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 7378967 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 63733105 epoch_slot_no: 56305 block_no: 7378790 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 64386 time: 2022-06-15 13:23:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669dd5b0c2c860b5185028c6ee2c8861ca43b0c63758ec0e89ac422e968b31e6Block Operator
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