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 7382741 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 63811943 epoch_slot_no: 135143 block_no: 7382564 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 69227 time: 2022-06-16 11:17:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc7c1ac050099a4f3d9e1ee11ace38964fd5159e471b5cf4539a15c01e15079Block Operator
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