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 7387841 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 63916692 epoch_slot_no: 239892 block_no: 7387664 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 30772 time: 2022-06-17 16:23:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e192199fad5f55c3bb19f9957c739d6f6768344283ff96291b4e9b9fadf449Block Operator
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