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 7388789 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 63935384 epoch_slot_no: 258584 block_no: 7388612 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 79982 time: 2022-06-17 21:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab1864429e325d8b63307a62cb3c2dfbd72c15226c7a817bf155976f2ca8d7b8Block Operator
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