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 7388048 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 63920720 epoch_slot_no: 243920 block_no: 7387871 slot_leader_id: 6304824 size: 8859 time: 2022-06-17 17:30:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4773d01f62c2ac50c15e4e22c31eea6babbbe7c39c1adb0b5164124202ec3ba8Block Operator
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