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 7388434 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63928413 epoch_slot_no: 251613 block_no: 7388257 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 51747 time: 2022-06-17 19:38:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab3c2633b86e4e1ce0303ae8f6896b7118fae9f9fa5849cebcbb7c48a83d7c1Block Operator
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