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 7379980 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63754974 epoch_slot_no: 78174 block_no: 7379803 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 84628 time: 2022-06-15 19:27:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe53acf916b58435af1aafab1b4527e77506c9f2448e8f066d06a798a08bc4f5bBlock Operator
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