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 7387265 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 63905013 epoch_slot_no: 228213 block_no: 7387088 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 84065 time: 2022-06-17 13:08:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e3cd95f14faf979a792f0c7ce5e10050ee5da011fd821744f4214c37e07061cBlock Operator
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