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 7384442 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63846829 epoch_slot_no: 170029 block_no: 7384265 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 80685 time: 2022-06-16 20:58:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11cc593b5f142584ab2fdaadf0f4bd7a93a2098d22b7374a2a3088fee4f72a53Block Operator
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