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 7381260 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 63782451 epoch_slot_no: 105651 block_no: 7381083 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 17492 time: 2022-06-16 03:05:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00b420b4c173a2ae3734fc63827d2f149da388c45019cc018af9d7514ac4050bBlock Operator
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