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 7383989 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 63837613 epoch_slot_no: 160813 block_no: 7383812 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 3666 time: 2022-06-16 18:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf8235f879701287d6517fd793ece3e269f98a4620c22b5cbbbafed6b08b3828Block Operator
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