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 7388653 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63932828 epoch_slot_no: 256028 block_no: 7388476 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 84862 time: 2022-06-17 20:51:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d63aeb22fa68b3e7253f24741171dcf7786a769bd36465a527d9c1394408daBlock Operator
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