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 7379665 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 63748129 epoch_slot_no: 71329 block_no: 7379488 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 86831 time: 2022-06-15 17:33:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x617882077d877b3e3a6e8f1d565a38b35de36fcb4e529d1bc3529d23444043eaBlock Operator
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