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 7383526 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 63827831 epoch_slot_no: 151031 block_no: 7383349 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 83878 time: 2022-06-16 15:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76fcf7695a334529103517430d7e3c4d50f5c22e969fdc848cd614e358de39f9Block Operator
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