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 7384322 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 63844260 epoch_slot_no: 167460 block_no: 7384145 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 38527 time: 2022-06-16 20:15:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacad1eed2e7e414e6bc171efda38c3c3dead7413cbf21b540db7c9b4d3682e12Block Operator
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