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 7384493 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 63847890 epoch_slot_no: 171090 block_no: 7384316 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 57751 time: 2022-06-16 21:16:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb394eeaa8a1ffc9d1088ca426c6938f70dfa6516ba57b90587e97fa0705d57f0Block Operator
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