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 7391507 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 63988957 epoch_slot_no: 312157 block_no: 7391330 slot_leader_id: 7382533 size: 16648 time: 2022-06-18 12:27:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b3fedd02d2b74011d6f9d15f43411dba45f43b03f724661c40699ed939ce04Block Operator
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