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 7384024 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63838203 epoch_slot_no: 161403 block_no: 7383847 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 39366 time: 2022-06-16 18:34:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5e99eed8e87fd6461659d8399eb003d9eb61560df05cdce60e21345a65fc40cBlock Operator
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