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 7379539 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 63745373 epoch_slot_no: 68573 block_no: 7379362 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 88460 time: 2022-06-15 16:47:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87dcd4c76c5e45c804d8a66174b62e596e42b919cf30b1bc8b0d84fd46aa63cfBlock Operator
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