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 7381022 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 63777112 epoch_slot_no: 100312 block_no: 7380845 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 86819 time: 2022-06-16 01:36:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc51ae412655ce018f1ca2fbf854d38c0025b757a00c750af59d0c97413db25c9Block Operator
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