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 7382323 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63803689 epoch_slot_no: 126889 block_no: 7382146 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 21769 time: 2022-06-16 08:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85217ebc411ebc527ccf21bb487da09e86595232aabe9f1093b1bdc42205d688Block Operator
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