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 7388107 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 63922079 epoch_slot_no: 245279 block_no: 7387930 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 88367 time: 2022-06-17 17:52:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa98acfa00cd25e45a92fd316a7f1d8c9f2124e8ca234a6786c4a8575100a6d2dBlock Operator
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