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 7385743 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 63874279 epoch_slot_no: 197479 block_no: 7385566 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 85695 time: 2022-06-17 04:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf24a2ec07635647a197ce32295b862ae25472a2c4874dca55840fc8fc590feadBlock Operator
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