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 7387898 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 63918012 epoch_slot_no: 241212 block_no: 7387721 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 49274 time: 2022-06-17 16:45:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7056c6a3a09302dde5ba1d23bf62673a2b6ba279b8ce4bb4d0966d39110fc7Block Operator
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