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 7387955 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 63919269 epoch_slot_no: 242469 block_no: 7387778 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 71825 time: 2022-06-17 17:06:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8b8829d32296ec2441da304d55a68119c032d20ce9b1d5e54e6707ec1817b8Block Operator
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