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 7385948 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63878236 epoch_slot_no: 201436 block_no: 7385771 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 23465 time: 2022-06-17 05:42:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4fe1948b69af0bcff888b1bfa51fb76dd3a321b17fa2f65ea27c8cb48ae3a03Block Operator
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