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 7383122 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 63819509 epoch_slot_no: 142709 block_no: 7382945 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 86970 time: 2022-06-16 13:23:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c6f2a80b105f541033e12584cd92d137c8456900fef4759ca6c324bf1cd431bBlock Operator
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