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 7389939 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63958031 epoch_slot_no: 281231 block_no: 7389762 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 42258 time: 2022-06-18 03:52:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56899fcda5bb666cf6e9c71150e1751648b0e3f730b4b98b79f033845f57d39Block Operator
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