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 7384236 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 63842458 epoch_slot_no: 165658 block_no: 7384059 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 86760 time: 2022-06-16 19:45:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90a7b404c0742ce70e40b3efc58ee47521a45eb5f9666eb32a00f19b7c6b72d9Block Operator
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