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 7382021 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63797458 epoch_slot_no: 120658 block_no: 7381844 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 27309 time: 2022-06-16 07:15:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d199ddfce88febcf14cf8a2f1f833edb317d6c8220c4b36378a178957424a2eBlock Operator
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