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 7389765 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63954831 epoch_slot_no: 278031 block_no: 7389588 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 18790 time: 2022-06-18 02:58:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3744fa7e843d4de09b8997d93c5b39b7a704e2458af51e5368959d8a5b27ca00Block Operator
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