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 7384298 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 63843751 epoch_slot_no: 166951 block_no: 7384121 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 27124 time: 2022-06-16 20:07:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55397a05950f4a4212870791fdd5f01af57162dde54007287871a0ecc45e8946Block Operator
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