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 7389159 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63942734 epoch_slot_no: 265934 block_no: 7388982 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 19250 time: 2022-06-17 23:37:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4243d8ffdc242226c88c05d4a1e5179ecd919cafd92f84d6c1117ae68b9a0f34Block Operator
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