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 7383794 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63833543 epoch_slot_no: 156743 block_no: 7383617 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 46003 time: 2022-06-16 17:17:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb445b5c99bf51b1800447dc4cb213fb55239f256e257c3f1d89231f8072fb932Block Operator
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