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 7388132 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 63922465 epoch_slot_no: 245665 block_no: 7387955 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 11175 time: 2022-06-17 17:59:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc1261b5f2fd49eeb7b77418bfa1781bde0bec8a5082d284c72b276b481f7a3aBlock Operator
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