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 7388428 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 63928345 epoch_slot_no: 251545 block_no: 7388251 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 83313 time: 2022-06-17 19:37:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2278ff85b707877ebff8eab8e5b6001ea8d0a49d54fce2ffc74ff325a22f48e8Block Operator
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