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 7387360 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 63907017 epoch_slot_no: 230217 block_no: 7387183 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 55780 time: 2022-06-17 13:41:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbccd1f0e2cd2605cd2a3ac1036b5bc54a9bb483b549a86f0a9a210f7a737dae1Block Operator
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