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 7386023 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63879972 epoch_slot_no: 203172 block_no: 7385846 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 41352 time: 2022-06-17 06:11:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcec74c663121fb18ec4fd97e7090a8f7c9ac9f0d8de966f38e65892875db7756Block Operator
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