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 7382697 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 63810855 epoch_slot_no: 134055 block_no: 7382520 slot_leader_id: 6245983 size: 86988 time: 2022-06-16 10:59:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb15ce748d679ddd7a8b263902de696bd2014c45246187cbfe64b1e3b9406ab19Block Operator
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