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 7389685 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63953115 epoch_slot_no: 276315 block_no: 7389508 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 34248 time: 2022-06-18 02:30:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bb3cc8e8033b23f2fca269367e683274fc05a784e76e3af47e45e6a8cfc8268Block Operator
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