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 7379685 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63748518 epoch_slot_no: 71718 block_no: 7379508 slot_leader_id: 6886729 size: 36204 time: 2022-06-15 17:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e3482bfe2412c243e1c260e752d5b462d63cfca133c24d653c5f5d0687ecbfBlock Operator
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