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 7387284 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 63905462 epoch_slot_no: 228662 block_no: 7387107 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 84085 time: 2022-06-17 13:15:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0dd6ca5843d05955e6b0d757b735d8268b45eaefb7198e96b285b7e66a9fe0Block Operator
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