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 7388976 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 63939159 epoch_slot_no: 262359 block_no: 7388799 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 8153 time: 2022-06-17 22:37:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa95d2b49ac26b8e9cf78b00c56db2e777a5ca999965e0e9b092defc31dcdca0fBlock Operator
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