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 7391112 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63980874 epoch_slot_no: 304074 block_no: 7390935 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 37409 time: 2022-06-18 10:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa517764bb28b3852f35e0a284d7f3423446dd22dcdba0687e0dca6212a695f54Block Operator
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