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 7382769 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63812441 epoch_slot_no: 135641 block_no: 7382592 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 31181 time: 2022-06-16 11:25:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2d8119332a2fb63b6e6a76f60dce68c2b4e620567927f9a666dea43a4bbbc57Block Operator
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