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 7381502 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63787540 epoch_slot_no: 110740 block_no: 7381325 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 37346 time: 2022-06-16 04:30:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1038dacf1c02ec6c5cebb43bf6c2988409aaef9278af64fa062b1e6fd4644c2dBlock Operator
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