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 7387923 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 63918676 epoch_slot_no: 241876 block_no: 7387746 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 83818 time: 2022-06-17 16:56:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b2d4a685e676bf574e1fe38e599fdaf8f91d5b73bae96fd9b7301b408a05a57Block Operator
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