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 7383437 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 63826167 epoch_slot_no: 149367 block_no: 7383260 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 87182 time: 2022-06-16 15:14:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb191f18bb0a28981f25c3bc610f6b28e1a49f09535db6002f01d4c6a0d1dff5cBlock Operator
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