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 7382341 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63803991 epoch_slot_no: 127191 block_no: 7382164 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 32268 time: 2022-06-16 09:04:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d80647595139bbe25081c3223b46485df5c377382908c90b379c47074e10859Block Operator
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