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 7389842 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63956048 epoch_slot_no: 279248 block_no: 7389665 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 37383 time: 2022-06-18 03:18:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552ab6966c5ee3804c58e07c61e7fc38cccbbab711656c124a9293a4463d5463Block Operator
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