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 7387870 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 63917467 epoch_slot_no: 240667 block_no: 7387693 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 87725 time: 2022-06-17 16:35:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e8c551e476b0e65dc0ee9f54bb1360cf9478904236525da88c568e4c9cc299fBlock Operator
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