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 7387746 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 63914877 epoch_slot_no: 238077 block_no: 7387569 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 87259 time: 2022-06-17 15:52:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35d25332d709faa969fc12b91472d6aaff6ffc871aa810481e77be5842ee20bBlock Operator
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