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 7387432 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63908382 epoch_slot_no: 231582 block_no: 7387255 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 50064 time: 2022-06-17 14:04:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a928d91428f5fde11b14e695e1adde7ec61ef9fe3219e92dc8dcf21c272b12eBlock Operator
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