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 7390980 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 63978319 epoch_slot_no: 301519 block_no: 7390803 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 17435 time: 2022-06-18 09:30:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1cef4f5169f4fc0e26cfb88b269c1ab43ced00168360558409cae4a7c33d7aeBlock Operator
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