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 7389280 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63945152 epoch_slot_no: 268352 block_no: 7389103 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 75225 time: 2022-06-18 00:17:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91e54d72e2f01cc5f0a2df4f1f2c8f0d19270807d11a4ea95152f63cf9b5c548Block Operator
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