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 7389603 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63951252 epoch_slot_no: 274452 block_no: 7389426 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 5151 time: 2022-06-18 01:59:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x363238d872b1baa9b435049e884a7211420f7e8f30e86eaf45a4c2590671ca80Block Operator
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