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 7391208 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 63982779 epoch_slot_no: 305979 block_no: 7391031 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 42854 time: 2022-06-18 10:44:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8633dc3fe4cd948f60e64df3f8c80c413ccb65c1269919a1172ad5e4bf2dad8cBlock Operator
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