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 7383158 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63820490 epoch_slot_no: 143690 block_no: 7382981 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 24932 time: 2022-06-16 13:39:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e16ff883220347565916a49c76115179a74d47d8ecc483b267e7313d2fb989Block Operator
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