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 7383473 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 63826826 epoch_slot_no: 150026 block_no: 7383296 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 88744 time: 2022-06-16 15:25:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd54b72e347ad0f384e113a53668d742fb777eac7f492e7253b9e15300a01964bBlock Operator
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