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 7383396 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 63825285 epoch_slot_no: 148485 block_no: 7383219 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 88683 time: 2022-06-16 14:59:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12c0e455e7948599fdb7141c0526c19da2962d24c955924a3d4a12152b6f2950Block Operator
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