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 7384261 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 63843014 epoch_slot_no: 166214 block_no: 7384084 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 88456 time: 2022-06-16 19:55:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c6b0521596c6967fe6049f705de576ca6c2615717de7af7898d117009408eeBlock Operator
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