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 7379512 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63744761 epoch_slot_no: 67961 block_no: 7379335 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 65350 time: 2022-06-15 16:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa55f520bc22a2b947dc76a91d21026037d024a8ef92155362662f4fa5d9487c0Block Operator
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